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| Institution | Heriot-Watt University |
| Job Type | Fixed Term, Full Time |
| Location | Remote from within the UK OR on campus |
Our BALEAP-accredited pre-sessional course (PSE) develops students’ language and study competence to enable them to perform well on their chosen degree programmes. PSE comprises four modules, each between 4 and 6 weeks in length. The number of modules students are required to take is determined by the student’s language level.
In 2025, we will be offering a hybrid programme and a fully online programme. In the hybrid programme, modules 1 and 2 will be delivered online and modules 3 and 4 will be delivered on campus. In the fully online programme, all four modules will be delivered online. We are recruiting for modules 3 and 4 (see start dates below).
We are seeking motivated, independent individuals who can deliver high-quality teaching online and/or on-campus and can facilitate an excellent student experience on the programme. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive induction and professional development opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Teach Academic English, Research and Study Skills to international undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of subject disciplines;
Act as a personal tutor for students;
Prepare students for a variety of formative and summative assessments with particular emphasis on the research and writing text practices and processes required at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Show flexibility and creativity in teaching to ensure that student needs are met and course aims and outcomes are achieved;
Demonstrate a keen interest in and awareness of the needs of international students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds;
Maintain accurate records of work and attendance and attend weekly meetings/moderation sessions with course leaders to ensure quality standards are maintained;
Mark, grade and provide feedback on student work promptly;
Use, engage with and fully exploit the University’s virtual learning environment (CANVAS) and other learning and teaching tools as required;
Actively engage with continuous professional development opportunities (including observations).
While the amount of contact time and other teaching-related activities will vary tutors can expect to work for a minimum of 35 hours per week, of which up to 18 hours per week will be teaching and tutorials, with the remainder comprising, marking and feedback, record-keeping, meetings and professional development.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Course Leader.
Please note, we are not able to offer accommodation assistance.
We can only consider applications from tutors who already have eligibility to work in the UK and will be based in the UK for the duration of the programme. Please note that teachers are required to be available to the end of the course.
Further Information
Essential criteria
A first degree in any field, and one of the following combinations:
Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL
Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and a Postgraduate Master’s degree in any field
Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and significant pre-sessional experience
2. Competent in the use of relevant EduTech and IT packages
3. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
TEAP qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body (e.g. BALEAP)
2. Familiarity with CANVAS or similar Virtual Learning Environment e.g. Moodle
3. Experience of pre-sessional teaching
Grade 7: Salary: £37,174 pro rata
Applications will remain open until midnight (UK time) on 03/03/2024 for the 10-week course and 28/03/2024 for the 6- week course. Interviews will be held in March and April.
Please apply via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) CV.
For informal queries, please contact Judith Gorham at judith.gorham@hw.ac.uk.
At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm
and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers
| Closing Date | 28/03/2025 |
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