STUDY PROGRAMME VACANCIES

As we approach the start of the new academic year, we are sending a message out to members regarding opportunities to engage in the MW study programme.

We would really appreciate your involvement. As most MWs will attest, working with students is one of the most enriching and invigorating activities within the IMW and we hope you will find these roles of interest.

If you have questions about any of these roles please contact Sarah Harrison (Head of Operations).

SEMINAR COORDINATOR ROLES (EDCOM)

We are seeking expressions of interest from members for to take on a seminar coordinator role. The seminar coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the seminar (including putting together the team of MWs, the topics and speakers for plenary and afternoon tasting topics and the coordination of field visits).

We are seeking seminar coordinators for the Odney (UK) seminar. This is a stage two seminar, which is taking place on 19-23 February, 2024. This role focuses on supporting the full programme students and will work closely with Christine Marsiglio MW who oversees the practical only portion of the seminar. Sarah Knowles MW is the current coordinator.

The successful applicant would shadow the current coordinator for the next academic year (2023-24) and would need to be available to attend the seminar on the dates listed. They would then take up the role themselves in the 2024-25 academic year. The role is a three-year position, and the coordinator sits on the IMW’s education committee which meets three times a year (twice via video conference and once in London at the end of June). An honorarium is paid for this role.

Expressions of interest should be submitted via the form here, detailing why you believe your experience, both professionally and with the MW study programme, would be a good fit for the role. It would also be helpful to include details on your existing commitments and how you would be able to devote the time required. Expressions of interest should be received by 19 June. If you have any queries regarding any aspect of these roles, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

PRACTICAL ONLY AND STAGE TWO PRACTICAL CO-ORDINATOR

This co-ordinator is responsible for enhancing the practical support that is offered to the practical only and stage two full programme students. This will involve working closely with a range of EdCom members, including the head of practical, wine co-ordinators and the EdCom chair. They will also work with practical paper chairs and the executive office.

Each year, this role is responsible for: designing stage two PAMs, and overseeing information provided to markers; designing practical tuition in course days; setting up webinars to support students to develop their understanding of the practical exams. Longer term, this role will feed into developing EdCom strategy about practical education.

The successful applicant would shadow the current coordinator for the next academic year (2023-24) and would then take up the role themselves in the 2024-25 academic year. The role is a three-year position, and the coordinator sits on the IMW’s education committee which meets three times a year (twice via video conference and once in London at the end of June). An honorarium is paid for this role.

Expressions of interest should be submitted via the form here, detailing why you believe your experience, both professionally and with the MW study programme, would be a good fit for the role. It would also be helpful to include details on your existing commitments and how you would be able to devote the time required. Expressions of interest should be received by 19 June. If you have any queries regarding any aspect of these roles, please do not hesitate to get in contact.