Job Title: English and Study Skills Tutor
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £31,396 to £36,024 per year
Job type: Permanent, Full-time. Following a period of probation, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and be based on the campus in China for two semesters, which are of 18 weeks duration. The modules to be covered are taught for up to 18 hours per week with additional tutorial hours.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd October 2023.
Interview Date: Friday 3rd November 2023.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located one hour south of Weihai in the eastern Shandong province, located in the ‘Weihai Nanhai New Area’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong peninsula. The campus and neighbouring community is situated in an area with a fast-growing reputation for clean air, golden beaches and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station, as well as – opening in 2023 – a high speed railway station connecting Nanhai to Qingdao in one hour. Weihai airport, which connects domestically and internationally, is less than an hour away.
Following a period of probation, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and be based on the campus in China for two semesters, which are of 18 weeks duration. There will be a housing provision for accommodation in China, including all utilities, BUPA medical cover and two return flights included in the remuneration package. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus, with nearby supermarkets, bars and restaurants, and there is a beach and seaside area close by with a fish market.
You will have the opportunity to teach on our English and Study Skills modules, which is part a four-year degree programme for Chinese students, leading to a dual award from both institutions. There are four modules, spread over two years. The crucial first year of the degree course prepares our Chinese students for entry into the second year of their chosen degree courses at the joint institute, where there are six pathways: Computing, Art & Design, Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Accounting & Finance and Business Studies.
Main duties of this role are: to deliver student-centred classes incorporating opportunities for developing independent learning skills; to create supplementary relevant teaching materials, provide learner support; to evaluate learning through a range of assessment methods, and to keep up-to-date records as required by Lancaster University. Teaching will be conducted face-to-face in China however on-line or a blended approaches may be adopted at times owing to unforeseen circumstances.
Extra Information:
Applicants should have TESOL/CELTA qualifications with recent experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes in a variety of international settings. Post graduate teaching qualifications (MA TESOL/ or DELTA) are highly desirable. Candidates will be expected to have tutorial experience, working in both large and small group settings.
Experience of teaching international students, ideally Chinese students, plus proficiency in the use of interactive technologies is essential. Successful candidates must be available to commence in the role by the latest 1 February 2024 and priority may be given to candidates available to commence prior to this date. This role is subject to being able to obtain suitable visa documentation prior to the first deployment to China.
Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.
Lancaster University is a Disability Confident Committed employer.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Student Support Tutor, English Tutor, English Learning Support, English Tutor Support Assistant, Study Skills Tutor, Language Tutor, will all be considered.
