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| Institution | QAHE @ USW Pathway College |
| Job Type | Full Time, Permanent, On Campus, Face to Face |
| Location | Pontypridd, South Wales |
The USW Pathway College is a joint venture between QA Higher Education and the University of South Wales (USW) based on USW’s Treforest Campus in Pontypridd, nestled in the South Wales Valleys.
The Pathway College offers international students an International Foundation Programme (IFP) and an International Year – Business (IY1) with dual intakes in both October and January.
On the Level 3 IFP, students study 12 hours of EAP along with 6 hours of their Pathway subject (Business, Engineering, Computing, Applied Science, Creative Industries, Sports Science), for a total of 18 hours per week for 20 weeks. Upon successful completion of the IFP, students then progress onto a variety of approved degree programs at USW depending on their chosen Pathway. On the Level 4 IY1, students are studying the first year of their business related degree with an extra module of EAP to support international students’ transition to UK Higher Education. Upon completion of the IY1, students progress onto the second year of their business degree with USW.
In academic year 2021/22, our first year of operation, saw 72 international students pass through the USW Pathway College. In 2022/23, that number rose to 115 students. And in 2023/24, we are forecasting up to 150 students.
This rapid growth has created a number of new opportunities to join an ever-expanding team.
Current Vacancies:
1 x Academic Head of Team (EAP or Business specialism) – Full Time, Permanent, On Campus, Face to Face
In this role, you will:
• Programme lead either the IY1 (Business specialists) or IFP (EAP Specialists),
• Line manage a number of academic tutors,
• Contribute to the teaching of your specialism (Business or EAP),
• Coordinate with Senior Lecturers/Module Leaders on students’ progress,
• Organise standardisation sessions, organise assessments,
• Attend and occasionally lead meetings,
• Assist in the training/mentoring of new staff,
• Stand in for the Head of Pathway when necessary,
1 x Senior Lecturer (EAP or Business specialism) – Full Time, Permanent, On Campus, Face to Face
In this role, you will:
• Lead on either the IY1 (Business specialists) or IFP (EAP Specialists),
• Coordinate teachers and teaching on your programme,
• Contribute to the teaching of your specialism (Business or EAP),
• Assist in setting up assessments, running standardisation sessions,
• Coordinate with Module Leaders on students’ progress,
• Assist in the training/mentoring of new staff,
Of the above roles, one will be an EAP specialist and one will be a Business specialist. Either role can be either specialism.
Qualifications/experience required:
Business Specialists – a degree (ideally an MA/MBA) in a Business subject, a teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS etc) and at least 3 years of teaching experience. Ideally some experience in Academic Management. Candidates also with EAP experience are particularly desirable.
EAP Specialists – DELTA or MA in Applied Linguistics or TESOL or equivalent, and at least 3 years EAP experience, ideally with Level 3 Foundation students. Ideally some experience in Academic Management. Candidates also with Business teaching experience are particularly desirable.
Role to start summer 2023.
This advert will come down once the right candidates have been found – so don’t delay and apply today!
Academic Head of Team: £42,000 – £46,000 pa.
Senior Lecturer: £36,000 – £38,000 pa.
For further information, job descriptions or to apply, please use the relevant link below:
Academic Head of Team: https://qa-career.talent-soft.com/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=2744&idOrigine=502&LCID=2057&offerReference=1000005210
Senior Lecturer: https://qa-career.talent-soft.com/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=2745&idOrigine=502&LCID=2057&offerReference=1000005212
As a growing centre, keep an eye on the following for future vacancies: https://qa-career.talent-soft.com/job/list-of-jobs.aspx (Filter the location to Wales for the USW Pathway College)
For more information about the QAHE / USW partnership: https://qa.southwales.ac.uk/
| Closing Date | 06/07/2023 |
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