Teaching
Experience
Teaching Fellow
Shortly after submitting my doctoral thesis for examination, I applied and was employed by WMG, University of Warwick, as a tenured, full-time Teaching Fellow in 06/2019. As part of this position, I continued and expanded my responsibilities for the Logistics and Operations Management and Supply Chain Integration MSc modules, focusing on different operations management and supply chain topics. As part of these modules, I taught about 400 students per year in lectures as well as seminars with a team of colleagues. Furthermore, I was involved in much of the administration to convene these modules, including collating marks, updating online learning materials. I also advised course leaders in the redesign of the MSc in Engineering Business Management and MSc in Supply Chain and Logistics Management based on research I did with current student and alumni, as well as a competitor analysis in the UK. Beyond this, I delivered research methods workshops and lectures to students from across the department, including workshops on various topics (for example how to apply to a PhD programme in the UK).
Associate Teaching Fellow
I began teaching in WMG, University of Warwick, in 02/2017 exactly one year after beginning my doctoral studies. Initially, I assisted part-time in facilitating group-based exercises with MSc students in the Logistics and Operations Management module. This module attracts about 400 MSc students annually, which are taught in lectures and smaller seminar groups. As I was being trained up by more experienced staff, I began assessing student presentations after several months and leading sessions on that module. Other opportunities cropped up across the department, and I contributed similarly to other MSc modules (Product Design and Development Management, Supply Chain Integration). Furthermore, I delivered tutorials and marked exams with BEng students in a Business Management module and assisted in developing and then delivered a serious game for a Logistics module. I also conceptualised and assisted in implementing one-on-one assignment workshops with doctoral students and MSc students, and delivered research methods workshops to MSc students. Throughout this journey until working as tenured Teaching Fellow, I was gradually given more responsibility and progressed in terms of payment, eventually being remunerated similar to external, visiting lecturers in the academic year 2018/2019.
Training
Experience Pathway Training
The experience pathway programme was a formal training programme I attended organised by the Learning and Development Centre by the University of Warwick. It consisted of several workshops and seminars, during which attendants were prepared to apply for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Preparing my application materials took about two months in late 2019 and included writing about 3,000 words reflecting on my adherence to the UK Professional Standard Framework (UKPSF). These reflections were divided into the five areas of activity: designing materials/activities, teaching, assessment, learning environments, and continuing professional development. Furthermore, two letters of support from other Fellows or Senior Fellows were required. My application was successful and I was awarded Fellow of the HEA in 02/2020.
Postgraduate Researchers Who Teach Training
This programme was aimed at doctoral students who wished to gain Associate Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy (HEA). It was organised by the Learning and Development Centre in the University of Warwick and lasted little over six months, and I began in 10/2017 and finished in 05/2018 when I was made an Associate Fellow of the HEA. The programme consisted of four mandatory workshops, four elective workshops, two teaching observations, several letters of support, and a reflective teaching journal and porfolio, all assessed against the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and learning in HE. To participate in the programme, applicants also had to evidence that they were engaged in multiple areas of activity, for example, design of teaching, delivery, assessment, support, and so on. The focus of the programme was on the concept of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Teaching in HE Introduction
The first formal training I received was in the University of Warwick's Learning and Development Centre in 10/2016. The training consisted of a formal one-day workshop to familiarise doctoral students with all aspects of teaching and learning in HE and was mandatory to assist with any kind of teaching work. It served as a good introduction; I had already attended some other teaching workshops so this one tied previous knowledge together.
Awards and Qualifications
Warwick Award for Teaching Excellence
The Warwick Award for Teaching Excellence is awarded annually to up to ten members of the university who make exceptional contributions to learning and teaching. The award requires several nominations by students who comment on the individual's contribution, departmental support, and, lastly statements by the nominee on his/her teaching practice and philosophy are evaluated by a panel of experts. I was very proud when I was commended with the award as the first Postgraduate researcher of my department since the award's inception in the academic year 2017/2018 (and I have been nominated again in 2019/2020).
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) is a British professional membership organisation to promote excellence in the higher education sector, with a focus on teaching and learning. Most universities in the UK require staff with teaching responsibilities to apply for membership to fulfil their duties. This requires attending teaching training, engaging in continuing professional development, evidencing excellent teaching practice, and being assessed against various quality criteria via interviews or exams. I became Associate Fellow of the HEA in 05/2019 and Full Fellow in 02/2020.
Certified Management and Business Educator
The Chartered Association of Business Schools (Chartered ABS) is more commonly known for its academic journal ranking list. However, the association also acts a professional membership, with members with at least three years HE teaching experience committing to undertake 40 hours of continuing professional development per year. I became a member in 04/2020 to benefit from the training opportunities, networking, and the commitment to develop my skills further.
