Associate Lecturer (Pre Sessional English)

About the job

Interview date: Between 23 March - 29 March 2023, Online or face-to-face

The University of Northampton is seeking to appoint experienced EAP teachers to contribute to the delivery of its summer 2023 Online and Face-to-face Pre-Sessional English programme.

Teachers will be involved in all aspects of Pre-Sessional provision, either online or face-to-face (including the planning and delivery of classes, student feedback and support) and will be expected to teach 15 hours per week online or 20-hours per week face-to-face and attend weekly staff meetings and development sessions. Teachers must commit for the entire duration of the course.

We will be offering a face-to-face and online version of our 6-week pre-sessional programme. You will be using Blackboard as the VLE and online teaching will be done via Blackboard Collaborate.

All Associate Lecturers take part in a formal observation and have the option for a BALEAP accredited observation which can be used as part of the TEAP Portfolio.

We currently have vacancies for the following course:

• PEP EAP 6-week course: 

18^th July – 6th Sept 2023 (Including induction days)

Please note that you must be resident in the UK for the duration of the course to be considered for the post.

About you

Applicants must have a first degree and a CELTA (or equivalent). A DELTA (or equivalent), and/or a Master’s degree in a cognate subject (e.g. TESOL, Applied Linguistics) is highly desirable.

You should have significant experience in EFL and/or EAP with experience of developing/adapting teaching materials to ensure alignment with programme learning outcomes.

You should have experience of conducting and marking formative and summative assessments, and providing high quality feedback to students and have the ability to complete teaching related administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

You must be competent and confident in your use of ICT and learning technologies.

ONLINE ONLY

In order to teach on the online courses, you will require access to the following equipment:

• A computer/laptop
• Headset with microphone
• Webcam
• Reliable, fast broadband

FACE-TO-FACE ONLY

We can offer subsidised University accommodation for the face-to-face delivery of the course.

Qualifications

Essential: 

• First degree (any discipline) or equivalent relevant experience
• A recognised TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Diploma in English Language Teaching for Adults (DELTA) (or equivalent)
• TEAP qualification
• Master’s degree in a cognate subject (e.g. TESOL, Applied Linguistics)

Library and Learning Services

Educational Linguistics sits within the Department of Library and Learning Services. It has designed the pre-sessional to reflect innovative practice in EAP teaching and assessment.
As well as running the pre-sessional the department also runs MA and BA programmes and the CELTA.

Informal inquiries can be sent to Hazel McAllister, Pre-Sessional Programme Leader: hazel.mcallister@northampton.ac.uk 

Right to work

We are unable to accept applications from anyone who will be unable to carry out the work based in the UK.

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview and will be required to provide original evidence in person prior to any work starting.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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