Overarching responsibilities

Research

Conduct original research into complex problems, ideas, concepts and theories to obtain new knowledge;
Publish original research of a quality that is excellent in renowned, relevant, specialist and generalist outlets/media in a manner appropriate to the research, academic discipline, University strategies and funding requirements;
Engage with the research community at an appropriate level, e.g. via conferences, advisory or editorial bodies, research funders, refereeing and research reviews;
Develop ambitious research funding strategies and submit high quality applications for research funding, and manage awards appropriately with collaborators within Queen Mary University of London and beyond;
Actively contribute to the intellectual life and academic development of your research group, School and Faculty, including inter-disciplinary research activities across the University where appropriate;
Successfully attract, recruit and supervise PhD students in line with Faculty, School and University strategies.

Organise, design and deliver high quality teaching and assessment as required by the School, Faculty and University – this will include delivering lectures, classes and seminars in core and specialist subjects with due regard to best practice and the overall teaching strategy in the School;
Make some innovations in teaching and learning through the development of teaching materials, forms of pedagogy, or appropriate teaching collaborations;
Act as an Advisor providing effective support to students, including referring to specialist services as appropriate and proactively identifying engagement issues at an early stage;
Actively contribute to curriculum development and the review of programmes and modules in accordance with the teaching and learning strategy of the School, Faculty and University.

Foster collegiality through fulfilling School responsibilities as agreed with the Head of School, or other senior colleagues;
Support the development of junior colleagues and their career development through line management, coaching, mentoring and appraisals as appropriate;
Make constructive contributions to the vision and leadership of the School and University, as well as wider relevant bodies, such as learned societies;
Engage in the University-wide agendas (e.g. equality and diversity; sustainability; internationalisation; widening participation; interdisciplinarity and staff development) in line with institutional strategies and policies.

Disseminate technical and applied knowledge in renowned, relevant, specialist in a manner appropriate to the profession and to maximising the impact of the related research;
Support and contribute to public engagement initiatives and activities helping to raise the profile of Queen Mary and your research discipline;
Participate in the School’s / Institute’s outreach plans, developing links with, for example, industry or community partners in the UK and/or overseas;
Contribute to the successful development and implementation of partnerships with government bodies and industry for the benefit of student education and experience in the School and Faculty.