Lecturer in English as a Second Language

Job Details

The Faculty of Education and Humanities is home to the University of Northampton’s English Language provision. Our Pre-sessional English Programme (PEP) is delivered throughout the year and is designed to support students in reaching the required English language level for entry to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Each year we teach c.500 students (many in the summer term) and play a vital role in enabling international students to access our academic programmes. We also deliver an International Foundation Programme, English Language modules within the University’s modular framework, and provide in-sessional language development through workshops and tutorials. Most recently, we have developed an MA in English Language Teaching.

Following our considerable recent success, we invite applications from dedicated, ambitious team players who share our enterprising approach. For this post, you will have experience of teaching Business English and English for Academic Purposes in a university environment, and can expect to teach across all levels from International Foundation Programme through to postgraduate. The successful candidate will have a Masters’ degree in applied linguistics (or similar) and significant relevant experience. A DELTA (or equivalent) qualification is essential.

In addition to delivering teaching excellence, you can expect to make a significant contribution to curriculum and other developments, particularly on the Pre-sessional English Programme and English language modules within the University’s modular framework, plus at least one of the following; corporate/executive education, overseas development and delivery, distance learning development and delivery, applied research, consultancy and business development.

For the full job description and person specification, please visit our website.

Job Salary & Benefits

£32,600 – £36,672 per annum

Further Information

Closing Date: Sunday 28 August 2016

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12 September 2016

The Faculty of Education and Humanities is a new faculty which will contain the following subject areas;
• Early Years
• Education, Children & Young People
• English & Creative Writing
• English as a Second Language
• History
• Initial Teacher Training
• Special Education Needs & Inclusion
• Teacher Continuing Professional Development

This is an exciting time to join our University as we prepare to relocate to a new state of the art, vibrant, town centre campus in 2018. We are looking to recruit individuals who share our passion for innovation, creativity and social impact and who will play a key role as we realise our ambition of TRANSFORMING LIVES + INSPIRING CHANGE.

We are an AshokaU accredited Changemaker University that believes in providing students and staff with the opportunity to change their world for the better.

To apply online please visit https://jobs.northampton.ac.uk

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

The University of Northampton as an employer strives to achieve diversity among its staff which reflects the communities it serves.

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