Senior Fellow (Descriptor 3)

Please see the list of Aberystwyth Senior Fellows by Year or by Department

Typical Applicants at Descriptor 3

Applicants for recognition at this level will be able to provide evidence of a sustained record of effectiveness in relation to teaching and learning.  Such individuals are likely to lead or be members of established academic teams. They are likely to be able to demonstrate impact and influence through for example:

• responsibility for leading, managing or organising programmes, subjects and/or disciplinary areas
• mentoring within subject areas, or mentoring those new to teaching
• departmental and/or wider teaching and learning support advisory responsibilities within the University.

Differentiation of Descriptor 3

Individuals applying for recognition in this category will have gained relevant experience through a range of approaches including mentoring, coordinating and supervising individuals and groups. They will evidence depth and sophistication of their understanding through sustained success in teaching, mentoring and leadership.

They may provide evidence of effective and significant impact on students, colleagues and/or the institution. Their mentoring role will have included supporting, challenging and guiding others in order for them to develop themselves. They may have developed and led substantial programmes of teaching and learning, led cross- or inter-institutional teaching and learning focused projects, provided leadership for work in discipline based communities, or have led consultancy for major pieces of pedagogic work in subject associations and professional bodies. They may have seeded and/or driven change which significantly impacted on teaching and learning or institutional culture.