AddressHourly Paid Lecturer Physics and Computing Sciences – University of East London International Study Centre
Malvern International is an international education company with UK-based International Study Centres at our partner Universities and at our schools in London and Manchester. In over 35 years, we have welcomed students from over 120 countries to access study opportunities with us.
Our core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support and our mission is to provide international students with essential academic and English language skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their academic studies, daily life and career development.
The Malvern International group includes:
- Malvern University Partnerships – high-quality on-campus and off-campus university pathway programmes, helping students progress to a range of universities
- Malvern House Schools – British Council accredited, English UK registered schools providing a range of interactive language programmes
- Juniors & Summer Camps – English language learning experiences for juniors, with a range of summer camps and bespoke group programmes offering fully immersive language travel experiences
Within our University Partnerships division, our UEL International Study Centre has grown very significantly since its launch in 2018, and now offers:
- International Foundation programmes in Accounting, Architecture, Business and Management, Engineering, Computing and Science, Hospitality Management, Humanities and Social Science and Law
- International Year One programmes in Business and Engineering, and from September 2021, Computer Science and Hospitality Management
- International Graduate Diploma and pre-masters programmes
- Pre-sessional, in-sessional and induction programmes for UEL international degree-level students
We now seek two experienced lecturers to assist the Programme Leader and Academic Director in all aspects of the delivery of our Physical Science and Computer Science modules as a key member of the UEL International Study Centre Team.
The lecturers will have a robust approach to the delivery of teaching and learning while adopting innovative classroom techniques. The candidates will have at the heart student performance and retention through a supportive, encouraging and creative learning environment.
The ideal candidates will promote best practices in all aspects of his/her work, and be sympathetic to our students; s/he will take decisions and accept responsibility. S/he will have a willingness to learn and adapt, and most importantly have a positive attitude which will underpin the delivery and further growth of our programmes at our centre at the University of East London.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver teaching in the subject area. We are looking at two candidates with experience to deliver one of the following modules:
- Physical Sciences or Modelling and Designing
Key Relationships
Report to the Programme Leader on all aspects of the role, in particular in the progress monitoring reporting of individual students’ engagement and achievement throughout the semester.
Student Leadership and Pastoral Care
Ensuring the academic team provides the highest level of pastoral care, including acting as a personal tutor to a diverse range of students.
Working with the Student Services team to support and promote the highest standards of welfare for students, with safeguarding being central to the team’s approach.
Other
- Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.
- We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.
Place of Work
The International Study Centre located in the University of East London Docklands Campus.
Safeguarding
As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:
- references will be followed up;
- all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
- proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;
- reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
- appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Lecturer: Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Academic qualification at post-graduate or equivalent level or relevant professional qualifications.
- Ability to deliver a breadth of modules in the subject area at levels 3 and 4.
- Ability to customise teaching and assessment practices to a range of programmes of study and a diverse student population.
- Ability to customise teaching and assessment practices to a range of programmes of study.
- Relevant teaching experience. Normally a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
- Experience in academic assessment and standards and quality assurance procedures.
- An understanding of the needs and requirements of international students.
- Direct experience of higher education in an international context.
Desirable
- The ability to contribute to integrated teaching and assessment across the curriculum.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable cross-cultural awareness and understanding
- A commitment to teamwork.
- A record of achievement in teaching.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including fluency in English. Numerate and articulate.
- Communicate effectively with academics in the centre
- Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
- Proven planning and organisational skills and an ability to take initiative within curriculum and policy objectives.
- A record of attention to detail, thoroughness and fairness.
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work under pressure and, when necessary, with minimal resources.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Salary: £30.00-£40.00 per hour
Education:
- Master's (required)
Experience:
- Teaching in Higher Education: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Malvern CS
Expected start date: 06/05/2024
