Sessional Academic Tutors - Business
- Recruiter
- Study Group
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Salary
- £29.08 per class hour
- Posted
- 01 May 2018
- Closes
- 31 May 2018
- Subject Area
- Business Studies and Economics
- Job Level
- Tutor
- Contract Type
- Temporary
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:
- Business Tutor (with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related subject area) to deliver Business lectures and seminars.
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.