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Job Description - CASUAL ACADEMIC - Futures in STEM Engineering Mentor (24002323)
Science Faculty Office Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical Typical/Contracted Hours: 0 Closing Date
09-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Futures in STEM: Engineering Programme Mentors Background to the Futures in Engineering programme:
Futures in STEM is an online academic and pastoral support programme, which started in Spring 2021, targeted at Year 12 school students who are aiming to pursue the study of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics at university. School participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of online subject specific tutorials, mentoring, guest lectures and activities designed to prepare them for university study to help make sure they are ready to apply for and succeed in Higher Education. We are now recruiting mentors for the fifth cohort of Year 12 students, who will start the programme in March 2025. Students will experience what it is like to be a part of Durham University, with regular contact with tutors, mentors and academics from across the Science Faculty. Futures in STEM will be a fun, encouraging and intellectually stimulating introduction to Durham University and studying at University. How does the Engineering programme mentoring work?
The Futures in STEM programme takes place in three-week cycles aligned to school term dates. In the final week of each cycle, the students take part in a one-hour small group mentor session. These sessions provide opportunities for the students to discuss university life, university applications and provide a consistent supportive environment where they can address any concerns about their studies. The students will also be guided and supported to develop an individual access to HE wider skills portfolio. Role Responsibilities Student Supervision Casual Grade 5 Under instruction and following appropriate training: Assisting and directing student projects and other work as required, responding to questions and providing advice Ensuring that students follow ethical guidelines in conducting their work Implementing the University’s Code of Conduct Conduct mentoring activities Monitoring the welfare and behaviour of the student(s) and reporting any concerns immediately Maintain records as required Person Specification The applicant should demonstrate in their application how they are able to meet the following criteria: Currently a Durham University undergraduate or postgraduate student studying Engineering. Able to act as a role model for your course of study, college and University. Able to enthuse young people about progression to higher education. Able to deal with confidential information and sensitive situations and adhere to safeguarding protocols. Have an awareness of the process of applying to higher education. Have an awareness of issues relating to progression to higher education. Able to demonstrate a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Confident in dealing with young people. Able to relate to a wide range of audiences and backgrounds. Able to work to deadlines, both as part of a team and independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to take initiative in challenging situations. We would particularly like to encourage applications from students who are passionate about improving equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access and succeed in Higher Education. Application process: Applicants should submit a CV (stating education background and experiences, current department and job title) and a covering letter describing why they want to be a mentor, and how their own personal/professional experiences could support students taking part in the programme. The covering letter should also detail how they specifically meet
each of the person specification criteria . Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info: https://bit.ly/3DP5K8y
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Science Faculty Office Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical Typical/Contracted Hours: 0 Closing Date
09-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Futures in STEM: Engineering Programme Mentors Background to the Futures in Engineering programme:
Futures in STEM is an online academic and pastoral support programme, which started in Spring 2021, targeted at Year 12 school students who are aiming to pursue the study of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics at university. School participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of online subject specific tutorials, mentoring, guest lectures and activities designed to prepare them for university study to help make sure they are ready to apply for and succeed in Higher Education. We are now recruiting mentors for the fifth cohort of Year 12 students, who will start the programme in March 2025. Students will experience what it is like to be a part of Durham University, with regular contact with tutors, mentors and academics from across the Science Faculty. Futures in STEM will be a fun, encouraging and intellectually stimulating introduction to Durham University and studying at University. How does the Engineering programme mentoring work?
The Futures in STEM programme takes place in three-week cycles aligned to school term dates. In the final week of each cycle, the students take part in a one-hour small group mentor session. These sessions provide opportunities for the students to discuss university life, university applications and provide a consistent supportive environment where they can address any concerns about their studies. The students will also be guided and supported to develop an individual access to HE wider skills portfolio. Role Responsibilities Student Supervision Casual Grade 5 Under instruction and following appropriate training: Assisting and directing student projects and other work as required, responding to questions and providing advice Ensuring that students follow ethical guidelines in conducting their work Implementing the University’s Code of Conduct Conduct mentoring activities Monitoring the welfare and behaviour of the student(s) and reporting any concerns immediately Maintain records as required Person Specification The applicant should demonstrate in their application how they are able to meet the following criteria: Currently a Durham University undergraduate or postgraduate student studying Engineering. Able to act as a role model for your course of study, college and University. Able to enthuse young people about progression to higher education. Able to deal with confidential information and sensitive situations and adhere to safeguarding protocols. Have an awareness of the process of applying to higher education. Have an awareness of issues relating to progression to higher education. Able to demonstrate a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Confident in dealing with young people. Able to relate to a wide range of audiences and backgrounds. Able to work to deadlines, both as part of a team and independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to take initiative in challenging situations. We would particularly like to encourage applications from students who are passionate about improving equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access and succeed in Higher Education. Application process: Applicants should submit a CV (stating education background and experiences, current department and job title) and a covering letter describing why they want to be a mentor, and how their own personal/professional experiences could support students taking part in the programme. The covering letter should also detail how they specifically meet
each of the person specification criteria . Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info: https://bit.ly/3DP5K8y
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