Teaching Fellow

An exciting opportunity has opened to join the Warwick Foundation Studies department (WFS) in the role of Teaching Fellowin Economicsand related subjects, teaching primarily on the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP).

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to showcase and develop their teaching in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. You’ll join a well-established team of academic colleagues with a breadth of experience teaching students across a range of modules at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

You will have a track record of delivering high quality level 3 and/or 4 teaching that is engaging and exemplifies innovative, evidence-based learning and teaching practices. You will have experience of the use of digital modes in teaching, course management and an understanding of teaching a range of students ideally including international students.
This position is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing and vibrant department at Warwick dedicated to developing and delivering high quality learning and teaching and high levels of student satisfaction.

As a department we are growing, and this is an exciting time to join us. We have considerable experience in preparing and equipping international students to succeed in their academic studies and through our various programmes have enabled thousands of students from across the globe to progress onto degree studies.

We currently run the IFP with 10 routes to a range of degree programmes, Warwick Summer School and Pre-University Summer Schools along with In-sessional and Pre-sessional programmes.

Now, following a period of strategic planning, we are about to embark on a season of expansion and growth. Our plans are to develop pre-postgraduate programmes in collaboration with specific departments, expand our existing programmes and develop a broader offer in support of academic communication and literacy across the institution.

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

For informal enquiries, please contact Fiona Wallace (Fiona.Wallace@warwick.ac.uk). To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date of 17th March 2024 at 11:55pm. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.

The interviews will be held on 27th March 2024.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.

The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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