Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes

Job Details

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (LTS) in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

LTS posts focus on the design and delivery of learning and teaching alongside scholarship (i.e. outputs and other work that relates to the study and practice of learning and teaching within a Higher Education setting).

The post will support Pre- and In-sessional teaching in EAP, where the School continues to see significant growth in demand.

We are looking to appoint an able and enthusiastic colleague who can design, lead, and deliver both general and discipline-specific EAP courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students across the University. The post-holder may also be required to contribute to TESOL and TEAP provision, including dissertation supervision.

Candidates must have a PhD or Masters in TESOL (or related discipline) plus an entry-level teaching certificate; or a first degree plus postgraduate diploma in TESOL (or related discipline). Experience in teaching EAP, preferably in the UK higher education system, is essential.
The University aims to foster an inclusive climate and to ensure equality in our working, research, and learning and teaching environments. We strongly welcome applications from members of under-represented groups, including BAME colleagues and women. We endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation to promoting gender equality.

If you have any questions or would like any further information about the post please contact Anneli Williams at Anneli.Williams@glasgow.ac.uk

Job Salary & Benefits

The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £36,382 – £40,927 per annum.

This post is on a full-time (35 hrs per week), open ended basis.

The successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.

We aim to reflect and celebrate in our workforce the diversity and global reach of our wider community. We also strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation to promoting [inclusion, diversity and] gender equity. Applications are particularly welcome from women, ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups. In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts.

Further Information

For more information and to apply online: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=088450

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