Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment activities across undergraduate programmes.
• Deliver tutorials, studio sessions, workshops, practical classes, and small-group learning activities under the guidance of Module Leaders and Course Directors.
• Support students in developing creative, technical, and professional Product Design skills through project-based learning.
• Assist with assessment activities, including marking, moderation, and providing constructive feedback in accordance with University regulations.
• Support students in preparing design portfolios, presentations, prototypes, and exhibition work.

Tutorials, Technical Support and Learning Resources

• Plan and deliver tutorials that reinforce module learning outcomes and practical design skills.
• Provide technical guidance to students in the use of industry-standard Product Design software and workshop facilities.
• Support students in the use of software and technologies such as: Rhino 3D Fusion 360 KeyShot Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) 3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC and rapid prototyping equipment
• Assist in preparing teaching materials, workshop demonstrations, online learning resources, and practical exercises.
• Support the safe operation of design studios, fabrication workshops, digital laboratories, and specialist equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Student Experience and Curriculum Support

• Support curriculum delivery and continuous enhancement activities.
• Assist with exhibitions, design showcases, competitions, Open Days, outreach activities, guest lectures, and industry events.
• Support students in developing employability skills and professional portfolios.
• Provide academic support and contribute to personal tutoring where appropriate.

Academic Quality and Professional Practice

• Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of Product Design trends, manufacturing technologies, sustainability, materials, and digital design tools.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to improving teaching practice.

Industry Engagement and Collaboration

• Support relationships with industry partners through live briefs, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Assist with knowledge-exchange activities that strengthen links between academia and industry.

Academic Administration

• Contribute to module administration, student records, committees, School meetings, and curriculum support activities.
• Support module leaders and course directors with operational and academic responsibilities.

Additional Duties

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade, responsibilities, and purpose of the role as reasonably required by the University.
• Participate in extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and experience.