| Reference | 1409 |
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| Job Type | Full-time, open-ended |
| Location | Paterson’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ |
We are recruiting for three open-ended, full time Teaching Fellow positions in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) within our English Language Education (ELE) unit at the Centre for Open Learning (COL).
ELE offers a wide range of courses including a large summer Pre-Sessional, a rapidly developing in-sessional provision, including discipline-specific courses designed in collaboration with Schools, as well as courses for COL’s International Foundation Programme.
The successful applicant will be a dedicated EAP practitioner with a demonstrable awareness of current thinking in the field of EAP in relation to classroom practice, course design and assessment. You will bring substantial experience in teaching EAP in global Higher Education contexts, a relevant postgraduate qualification, and a practical teaching qualification.
The post involves teaching on a range of EAP courses as well as coordination and operational management of specified courses, potentially in collaboration with Schools.
You will be joining an experienced teaching and professional services team at this leading Russell Group university. As well as rewarding, interesting work, you will have excellent opportunities for CPD. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those in the earlier stages of a career in teaching EAP in the HE sector.
Your skills and attributes for success:
• Relevant and evidenced teaching experience in English for Academic Purposes or a related area, typically 5 years to include 2 years within a Higher Education Institution
• Relevant Master’s Degree (or equivalent) or currently engaged in relevant postgraduate study
• A relevant teaching qualification, e.g. DELTA or equivalent
• Up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching, learning, course/materials design and assessment in the subject area
• Innovative and creative approach to teaching, course development and assessment
The role is Grade 7 and attracts an annual salary of £33,797 to £40,322 for 35 hours, each week. Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month.
All applicants should apply online by clicking the following link:
https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/1409
The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. Please ensure you include an up to date CV with your application.
We anticipate the online interviews will be held in the week commencing 26th July 2021. You will be notified by email whether you have been shortlisted for interview or not.
The closing date is 5pm on Monday 19th July 2021.
| Closing Date | 19/07/2021 |
| Interview Date | 26/07/2021 |
| Start Date | 23/08/2021 |
