| Reference | JB4182162 |
| Institution | The Knowledge Hub Universities |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Location | New Cairo 1, Cairo, Egypt |
Job Description
Purpose
To contribute to teaching, and curriculum development in English for Academic Purposes supporting students across all disciplines.
All role holders will have a growing reputation in their field which they will continue to develop.
Alongside their primary role of delivering academic English modules, they will contribute to their
academic community through scholarly activity, knowledge generation, knowledge exchange,
networking, partnerships and collaboration at an institutional, national and international level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To take responsibility for the development and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment
of English for specific academic purposes across Knowledge Hub disciplines, including
Design, Media, Engineering & Computing.
2. To demonstrate good practice in teaching, learning and assessment through the use of a
wide range of learning resources and appropriate pedagogic practice.
3. To ensure that teaching is informed by current research in the relevant field and develops
the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
4. To contribute to the wider student experience e.g. through personal tutoring, participation
in recruitment, and involvement in employability initiatives.
5. To reflect critically on personal teaching practice, implement improvements, and engage
actively with the quality monitoring and enhancement processes.
6. To undertake work with a range of external partners and professional bodies/agencies in
Egypt and overseas where appropriate.
7. To work effectively as a team member, contributing to committees and working groups, and
where appropriate supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
8. To undertake professional development in support of both teaching and research.
AND
such other duties as are within the scope and spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and
its grading.
Supervision Received
Head of School
English for Academic Purposes subject lead
Supervision Given
Assistant Lecturers
Instructors
Skills
Education/Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL
A good Honours Degree and a
Masters degree in Applied
Linguistics/TESOL or TEAP, a
DELTA, or at a minimum a CELTA.
Detailed understanding and knowledge of academic theory and/or practice in the teaching of English for academic purposes.
ADVANTAGEOUS
PhD in an appropriate subject
Or (if from Professional practice background) a good Honours Degree and (and/or Masters
degree) and appropriate professional qualifications and/or membership and/or equivalent professional qualifications that might be considered as equivalent to a PhD.
Active membership or fellowship of a professional body (e.g.BALEAP)
Recognised teaching qualification
HEA Accreditation
Teaching Experience:
ESSENTIAL
Some teaching experience at higher education level with evidence of successful student
learning outcomes Experience of assessing EAP at foundation level or equivalent
Or (If from Professional practice background) evidence of high quality presentation skills, and
evidence of coaching, or mentoring and teaching other professionals
Willingness to undertake a teaching qualification (if not already qualified)
ADVANTAGEOUS
Evidence of contribution to the wider student experience
Evidence of good pedagogic practice
Experience with Egyptian and/or international higher educational establishments
Research:
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working on research projects or contracts, supported by evidence of contribution to
appropriate output
Or (If from Professional practice background) experience of professional practice/consultancy work including evidence of effective application of solutions to business/practice problems, with associated reports or other outputs
ADVANTAGEOUS
Experience of partnership working with external organisations
Evidence of contribution to research group or network or community of practice
Recent, relevant, business experience
Job-related skills and capabilities:
ESSENTIAL
Ability to work independently, to take the initiative, and to innovate
Commitment to delivering high quality services to students and external clients
Good organisational skills
Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to teaching, learning and applied research
Ability to support the development and delivery of professional learning and development programmes and contribute to other commercial activity associated with teaching,
Ability to develop and maintain successful external and internal networks to seed relationships for
future business collaborations,
An appreciation of other cultures; the global reach of the University and its International agenda
ADVANTAGEOUS
Evidence of successful professional networking
Some experience of managing or administering
Interpersonal Skills:
ESSENTIAL
Effective oral and written communication skills in both individual and group situations
Ability to work as a member of a team or group
Ability to relate to students with diverse backgrounds, ages and experience
Ability to relate to a range of external clients and partners of the university from the private/public/voluntary sectors
Other Requirements:
ESSENTIAL
Willingness to undertake academic activities in the evening when necessary, and participate in
occasional weekend activities such as recruitment days
A willingness to travel local, nationally and internationally as required to undertake academic
and related activities.
Ability to contribute to the development of the curriculum to include international and intercultural experiences
ADVANTAGEOUS
Experience of living/ working abroad
Competence in more than one language
Preferably Knowledge of Arabic
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
If you are interested in applying, please click on the this
https://elsewedyedu.talentera.com/en/egypt/jobs/lecturer-english-for-academic-purposes-4182162/
and send your updated CV along with a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specifications and job description to talents.ac@tkh.edu.eg, mentioning the source and position in the subject field.
If this position receives high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than stated, so please apply early.
* Successful candidates will be employed by The Knowledge Hub Universities and not Coventry University.
| Closing Date | 28/07/2020 |
| Interview Date | |
| Start Date |
