Economics Tutor

Location: Strand Campus Contact details: Saul Jones. saul.jones@kcl.ac.uk Job description We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified teacher of Economics who is keen to join King’s Foundations – a successful, friendly and thriving department located in the heart of London.  As Economics Tutor, you will be teaching highly capable and motivated international students on the King’s International Foundation, which is a one-year, RQF Level 3 programme for those intending to progress to undergraduate degrees at the university.  While we are a campus-based university, it is essential that you are able to demonstrate interest and experience in online and/or blended approaches to teaching as some of our pathways are delivered partially online.     Your responsibility will be to enable our students to achieve their potential and progress to King’s as independent, critical and creative learners. In addition, you will be given opportunities to contribute to the design, development and delivery of the Economics module.   When applying for the role, please address each essential and desirable criterion in the person specification in turn, using separate headings.   This post will be offered on an indefinite contract    This is a part-time post – 50% full time equivalent on an annualised basis working increased days per week (depending on fraction) during peak weeks for 39 weeks, and reduced days per week for 12 weeks of the off peak weeks of the year. Key responsibilities The main responsibilities of the Economics Tutor are as follows: To teach on the Economics module on the King’s International Foundation, both on campus and online, ensuring that both module and programme learning outcomes are met. To teach on other related modules on the King’s International Foundation as required – this will depend on Departmental needs and the skills set of the successful candidate. To administer both formative and summative assessments, working with a team of assessors to mark student work in accordance with the university’s marking framework. To provide input into the design and development of the Economics module. To commit to the development of cultural competence and be aware of the different learning styles of different groups of students, developing approaches which engage a wide range of students. To take on personal tutoring duties as required. To engage in continuing professional development and keep abreast of developments in relevant academic fields. To contribute to the academic life of the Department more broadly, with a focus on the development of pedagogical excellence. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.