Job Description
The Student Success Unit (SSU) is seeking a well-qualified and experienced
writing specialist to join the Writing Center team and fulfil teaching duties
on a partially reduced load. Writing Center instructors provide expert tuition
and support in English-medium reading and writing skills development for
students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and from a wide range of
academic disciplines. The main duties of this position comprise: 1.) provision
of one-to-one and small group tutorials on English-medium academic reading and
writing skills; design and delivery of writing and reading skills workshops
targeting students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs; development of
self-access learning materials, including multimedia resources: 2.) teaching
undergraduate courses on a partially reduced load; creating high quality
instructional materials; using LMS (Blackboard) and other classroom
technologies to deliver course content and support independent learning;
providing timely and effective feedback to students; monitoring and evaluating
student performance; maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and
attendance.
Minimum Qualifacation
A master’s degree in TESOL/Applied Linguistics or a closely related field; A
bachelor’s degree; At least three years’ experience teaching English for
Academic Purposes (EAP) in a higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifacation
In addition to a master’s degree in TESOL/Applied Linguistics, or related
field, an additional teaching qualification, such as a DELTA, Trinity Dip
TESOL, or PGCE in a relevant field, is desirable.
Excpected Skills
Experience in and commitment to student-centered instructional approach
(Essential); Confidence and expertise in advising writers across academic
disciplines and at different academic levels (Essential); Commitment to
student success and teaching excellence (Essential); Proactive in identifying
students’ learning needs and making constructive suggestions for program
development (Essential); Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
effectively with students and colleagues from different linguistic and
cultural backgrounds (Essential); Confident user of LMS (Blackboard), MS
Office, online meeting applications and other educational technologies
(Essential); Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet
program goals (Essential); Instructional experience of professional
communication/writing for the workplace, multimodal composition, and/or
creative writing (Desirable); Experience in creating multimedia instructional
materials and familiarity with associated software (Desirable); Experience of
leading, or contributing to, student engagement initiatives (Desirable).
Special Instrcutions to Applicant
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Close Date
Open until filled
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