Computing Tutor

Contract Type: Variable hours (up to 25), fixed term until 31/07/2023

JOB OVERVIEW

Kingston University International Study Centre and its programmes are provided by the Study Group. You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy, and aims for an outstanding student experience. You will also contribute directly to student support and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Centre. As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials, and delivery of the Computing Module at the International Foundation Year (FHEQ Level 3) level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of Subject you will be responsible for the design, delivery and development of computing and IT modules.

• Prepare and deliver teaching lectures, seminars and tutorial sessions, both online and on-campus with variable hours up to 25 hours per week.
• Write and prepare unit examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including tutorials and writing regular student reports.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre’s administration team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey, and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support ongoing learning.
• Act as an Academic Mentor for one or more groups of students.
• 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 students’ attendance, engagement and performance.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.

EXPERIENCE

You will have experience of or a commitment to working with international students and have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (Desirable)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching in the UK Higher or Further education sector and preferably a teaching qualification and experience of working with international students.

Candidates with further qualifications in the subject area are welcome and a Masters qualification is normally essential for teaching on any of the International Foundation Programmes.

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