Higher education lecturers facilitate learning and carry out research activities in universities and some colleges of further education. They teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 upwards, using methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical laboratory demonstrations, and field work. Most HE lecturers pursue their own areas of research and develop these in order to contribute to the wider research activities of their department and/or institution.
Administrative tasks take up a significant part of the working day. Many lecturers also take on a pastoral role with their students. Work activities vary according to individual areas of responsibility and research. Progression to managerial posts will also have an impact on work responsibilities. Tasks typically involve: developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research, designing, preparing and developing teaching materials.
Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials. Assessing students' coursework, setting and marking examinations, supporting students through a pastoral/advisory role, undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to the institution's research profile, writing up research and preparing it for publication. Supervising students' research activities. Undertaking continuous professional development and participating in staff training activities.
Undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmers and involvement in committees and boards. Managing and supervising staff - at a senior level this may include the role of head of department. Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contributing to these as necessary, establishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations.
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