Lead Project Officer: Active Learning at Warwick

Reference
1104610

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
17/11/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
25 hours of work, to be delivered during the period of the project at variable times depending on the nature of contribution

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£16.46

Holiday rate
£1.99

Role

Context

Exploring engagement: Active Learning in Practice is a 2025-26 internal project funded by Warwick International Higher Education Academy. It is a scoping review looking into the deployment of active learning approaches at Warwick; seeking to understand what, if any, methods are used and how these align with wider understandings of active learning in the sector. The project will seek input from both students and staff on their perceptions and experiences, with a view to using the findings of the research to make evidence-based recommendations to enhance teaching practice.

You would be joining a small, friendly cross-institutional group of Warwick colleagues, all interested in active learning approaches in Higher Education.

Student invitation

We are looking for a current Warwick University PGR (PhD student) to join the research team (comprising staff from 5 different departments, and two UG/PGT Student Officers) for this one-year project. The role is involved in two key areas of the project:

Carrying out and communicating a literature review as an evidence-base for the project

Working alongside and mentoring one UG and one PGT student who will be Project Officers and collectively engaging in: co-created design and implementation of the projects’ surveys and focus groups; the analysis of data; and the reporting and dissemination of findings.

It is anticipated that students will work closely together and with the research team, to achieve these aims, and will be supported to develop their skills and experiences by senior colleagues. It is also an opportunity for you to take a leadership role in this project.

Duties and responsibilities

• To conduct a review of current pedagogical literature in relation to Active Learning in Higher Education and to compile and present this to the research team (primarily Nov/Dec 2025).
• To use your research and teaching experience and expertise to make recommendations to the research group about the direction of travel for the staff survey and forums.
• To support, mentor and work alongside two other students (UG and PGT) in the design and implementation of the project, including allocation of time, roles and responsibilities, including your own, related to the following duties:
• To co-design the staff and student surveys (using Qualtrics), including carrying out a pilot of the student survey.
• To analyse survey data and responses, and to communicate findings within the research team.
• To set up and run several focus groups with students from across the University.
• To analyse focus group data and responses, and to communicate findings within the research team.
• To support the finalising of a research report and any dissemination activities related to this.
• To help to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.
• To work effectively with named individuals in the research team, attending meetings, communicating in shared projects spaces (e.g. MS Teams) and keeping to deadlines.
• To manage workload alongside studies and other responsibilities, and to communicate progress and any issues arising, promptly.
• To conduct a review of current pedagogical literature in relation to Active Learning in Higher Education and to compile and present this to the research team (primarily Nov/Dec 2025).
• To use your research and teaching experience and expertise to make recommendations to the research group about the direction of travel for the staff survey and forums.
• To support, mentor and work alongside two other students (UG and PGT) in the design and implementation of the project, including allocation of time, roles and responsibilities, including your own, related to the following duties:

-To co-design the staff and student surveys (using Qualtrics), including carrying out a pilot of the student survey.

-To analyse survey data and responses, and to communicate findings within the research team.

-To set up and run several focus groups with students from across the University.

-To analyse focus group data and responses, and to communicate findings within the research team.

-To support the finalising of a research report and any dissemination activities related to this.

-To help to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.

-To work effectively with named individuals in the research team, attending meetings, communicating in shared projects spaces (e.g. MS Teams) and keeping to deadlines.

-To manage workload alongside studies and other responsibilities, and to communicate progress and any issues arising, promptly.

Within the project duties, it will be possible to focus on areas of interest and skills development (e.g. partake in more analysis) subject to the timescales and deliverables of the project. It will be your responsibility to work alongside the other students to manage this: to support their contribution and to manage your own.

Skills and experience

• Current Postgraduate Researcher (PhD student) at University of Warwick. You should be enrolled during the academic year 2025-26 and preferably not be in the final stages of your studies/write up (e.g. have at least nine months remaining until completion/viva).
• Current and/or previous teaching experience, a commitment to active learning in your practice and an appreciation of pedagogical literature.
• AFHEA status or equivalent (desirable) showing a commitment to CPD in teaching.
• An understanding and/or experience of research methodology in the Social Sciences (quantitative and qualitative approaches).
• Previous experience of project work and/or demonstrable interest in projects or research related to teaching and learning in Higher Education.
• Ability to manage time well, including own research, teaching and other commitments, and to commit the designated number of hours to this role alongside other things.
• Proactive approach, including strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as alongside others in a small team.
• Collegial approach to working/strong team ethos.
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues in their work.
• Willingness to learn to use new tools or approaches relevant to the research project, undertake training and mentoring and to adhere to project research protocols and requirements.

Location
Working from home/campus/flexible - UK

Additional information

• Start and end date: Term 1 (November 2025) to Term 3 (July 2026). Exact dates and working pattern to be established with research team leads but with hours negotiated to fit project timescales and preferred working patterns.
• Deadline to apply: Wednesday 5th November.

Please provide a CV and cover letter with your application.

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