Associate Lecturer In Chinese
- Recruiter
- University of Exeter
- Location
- Bodmin, Cornwall
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 May 2018
- Closes
- 15 Jun 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
College of Humanities
Foreign Language Centre – Penryn Campus
The above part-time (17% FTE) post is available from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2019 on a fixed-term basis in the Foreign Language Centre, College of Humanities, Penryn Campus. You will work with other academics in support of the delivery of language credit-rated modules which form part of the Foreign Language Centre provision.
The role
The post will include supporting the student learning experience using a range of approaches and modes of delivery appropriate to Mandarin Chinese language teaching for beginners and the standard departmental allocation of administration. The post requires up to 4 hours teaching per week in term-time.
The successful applicant will have native or near native competence in Mandarin Chinese with excellent command of English, experience of teaching language classes which form part of non-specialist HE Foreign Language Centre provision at all levels, and experience of designing, setting and marking appropriate assessment components. S/he will be familiar with a variety of strategies to promote and assess language learning. The applicant will work collaboratively as part of a team. Staff at this level are expected to achieve Associate Fellow of the HEA within two years of appointment (if not already achieved) and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
About you
For an Associate Lecturer post you will:
- Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by an appropriate qualification in HE teaching and/or foreign-language teaching or appropriate recognised training in foreign language teaching (Mandarin Chinese).
- Staff at this level are expected to achieve Associate Fellow of the HEA within two years of appointment (if not already achieved) and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
What we can offer you:
-Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
-Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
-An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
-Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
-A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
-A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall.
Please visit our website to apply.
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