Civil Engineering Tutor

Contract Type: Variable Hours (part-time)

JOB OVERVIEW

Cardiff International Study Centre (ISC) is a new and exciting development, which launched in September 2020.  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 modules on the International Year 1 (Level 4) course. Modules include Geomechanics, Civil Engineering and Professional Practice. 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 Cardiff ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions, with a normal teaching load of up to 25 hours per week
• 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)
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support
• Implement quality assurance procedures at the 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
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Master’s in a related discipline (Essential for level 6 delivery/ Desirable for level 3)
• Experience teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience in working with international students (Desirable)

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