Chemistry Tutor

Location: University of Aberdeen International Study Centre

Contract Type: Variable Hours (Part-time) – Fixed Term (until 31/03/2023)

JOB OVERVIEW

Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is based directly within the University of Aberdeen campus. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach, which for you will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach on our Undergraduate FOundation Programme, International Year 1 and/or Pre-Masters Programmes. The ability to teach a wide range of STEM subjects/modules is essential. You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessments. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You’ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Aberdeen ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessments submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team to deliver induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance

EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Master’s in a related discipline (Essential for Pre-Masters Programme)
• Experience of teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience in working with international students (Desirable)

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