Lecturer in International Teaching and Support

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 27/12/2022

Interview Date: 17/01/2023

About the role

Bath Spa University is looking to recruit an EAP lecturer with a particular focus on business and management to work in the English Language Unit (ELU).  The ELU is a small team based within the Bath Business School but with university-wide responsibility for supporting our international students with their language and academic skills including involvement in pre-sessional and in-sessional learning.  We are looking for someone who is an EAP all-rounder but also has experience in working with business students and an understanding of the business and management curriculum.  You’ll play a key part in supporting our students during their studies and in the delivery of our international strategy.  The ELU is based at Newton Park Campus but the role will involve visiting other BSU campuses (including Locksbrook Road and Corsham Court) with the possibility of international travel.

About you (requirements)

You’ll need to have significant higher education EAP teaching experience as well as experience in English language testing.  You’ll have worked with business students and have an understanding of the business and management curriculum. You’ll have a good first degree level and DELTA qualification (or equivalent) and ideally a relevant higher degree.  We are looking for somebody who has a strong student-centred approach, who is sensitive to our students’ needs with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in their teaching and learning practices.

About us 

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.  Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

About the English Language Unit and Bath Business School

The English Language Unit (ELU) supports all international students with their language and academic skills to ensure they reach their full potential.  It also works with academic and professional staff across the university to enhance their interactions with international students. The ELU is based in the Bath Business School where a significant number of international students take our courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.  Bath Business School offers distinctive business courses that firmly embed creativity, enterprise and entrepreneurial education within the curriculum. Staff and students are ethically aware, socially engaged and globally connected through business links, research, and professional and creative industry networks.   

How to apply

For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/ . Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to [email protected] .

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing [email protected] before completing an application form to confirm your eligibility.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community