Academic Consultant - Transport Planner

Do you have higher education teaching experience in Transport Planning, or a closely related field?

Are you ready to lead the development of a new degree apprenticeship in Transport Planning?

Want to earn an extra income working on a 3 month project in the comfort of your own home?

Job role: Academic Consultant - Transport Planning

Working hours: Project based - flexible

Duration: Approximately 3 months

Working pattern: Fully remote - flexible hours

Pay: Approximately £6,000 upon completion

On behalf of leading University, we are seeking an experienced academic expert in Transport Planning to serve as a consultant for the new launch of degree apprenticeship - L6 Transport Planning. This role involves collaborating with the University's Centre for Apprenticeships to design a robust undergraduate degree programme that aligns with the apprenticeship standard ST0698 Transport Planner.

As the Academic Consultant - Transport Planner you will be responsible for:

• Programme Design: Lead the design of a 360-credit undergraduate degree in Transport Planning.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure the programme content and structure meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
• Documentation: Develop the programme specification and detailed course descriptors.
• Quality Assurance: Engage in validation and quality assurance events, integrating feedback into the final programme design.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Academic Qualifications: Must hold a PhD in Transport Planning, or a closely related field.
• Teaching Experience: Must have prior teaching experience in Transport Planning at the university level, demonstrating a deep understanding of both academic and applied aspects of the field.