Sessional Academic Tutors - Politics

University of Sheffield International College

Sessional Academic Tutor (for foundation and pre-Master levels)

Variable & Casual hours

Job Purpose:

The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.  We are currently seeking a number of sessional tutors including:

• Politics Tutor (with a Bachelor’s degree in Politics or related subject area).

Key Responsibilities:

• To deliver high quality teaching of modules to groups of international students at both Foundation and Pre-Masters’ levels
• To undertake marking and feedback provision on formative and summative basis, whilst complying with Quality Standards and Processes
• To support development of students’ independent learning
• To provide module feedback to a relevant module coordinator
• To maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance and performance
• To participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff
• To monitor and offer ongoing academic support to designated groups of students

Organisational Compliance:

The position holder must comply with Study Group policies and applicable laws including those in relation, but not limited to: Occupational Health and Safety; Anti-Discrimination and Harassment, Anti-Bribery and Corruption and those specifically relevant to the position and authority of the job holder.

Selection Criteria:

As the successful candidate, you will enjoy working with international students and be performance driven. In addition, you will have:

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• A teaching qualification such as CELTA or PGCE.
• A minimum of Master Degree for teaching on the pre-Masters programmes.

Experience Required:

• A proven ability to teach the topic
• A minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience, in UK higher, further education or sixth form context, or other EAP experience
• Experience of working with international students is desirable but not essential
• Experience, and a positive track record, of working with staff teams, evaluating performance and identifying development needs
• A level examination is desirable for foundation level but not essential.
• Knowledge/Attributes:
• A student-centred approach
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to develop and update teaching material and preferably experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment (e.g. Blackboard)
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player

Compliance:

A full background (DBS) check will be required.

To apply, please submit an application form and cover letter via the Apply link.