Sessional Academic Tutors in Business (for foundation and pre-Master levels)
- Recruiter
- Study Group
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 02 Oct 2018
- Subject Area
- Business Studies and Economics
- Job Function
- Academic Support, Curriculum / Course Management
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Part Time
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 sessional tutors for the following subject areas:
- Business Tutor (with at least a Masters degree in Business or related subject area) to deliver Business at foundation and pre-masters level.
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 Master Degree for teaching on the pre-Masters programmes.
Experience Required:
- A proven ability to teach these topics
- 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
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
Desirable
- A PhD in a Business related area
- A teaching qualification such PGCE
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Study Group processes your information in line with data protection regulations.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records checks if appropriate.
Please apply with Application Form and CV via the apply link.