Lecturer in International English

About this role

Join our highly professional, committed and student focused academic community, based at the Chichester campus. The International Programmes provision at the University of Chichester currently sits in the Institute of Psychology, Business and Human Sciences and supports the delivery of the University’s Level 6 ‘Top-up’ Programmes for international students, Presessional and Premaster’s Programmes and International Academic & Language support package. The post holder will also act as an Academic Adviser to individual students.

Please note, although the post may contain some online work, it is primarily a campus-based post which requires in-person attendance and face-to-face delivery.

About you

You will have a sound understanding of and experience in the delivery of Academic English and English for International Business. Experience of Business-related research skills, experience of working with Chinese learners, online delivery as well as experience of UK HE (Higher Education) undergraduate assessment processes will be advantageous. The role will include developing content to shape the delivery of international programmes.

Candidates should hold a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification and/or a relevant M level qualification (including certification of practical teaching skills) and have relevant experience in the areas above.  We are also keen to welcome applicants with research experience and/or a PhD.

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, have excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.

We are a top 40 UK University which prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary, we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There is also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Sue Lavender, Head of International Programmes: [email protected]

• Closing Date:Sunday 07 April 2024 (at midnight)
• Interview Date: Thursday morning 18 April or Monday afternoon 22 April 2024              

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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