Lecturer in Politics, Social Science and Economics Education Department : King's Foundations

About us 

King’s Foundations is a department situated within King’s College London that provides high-quality international pathway, academic skills & English language preparation courses for King's students. We are a welcoming, collegiate & ambitious department made up of highly experienced academic, teaching and professional services colleagues dedicated to enabling and empowering students to be the best they can be as part of a world-leading university.

About the role 

King’s Foundations is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Lecturer in Politics, Social Science and Economics Education.

King’s Foundations is a department within the Centre for International Education and Languages (CIEL) which provides high-quality international pathway, academic skills, and English language preparation courses for King’s students. Our mission is to enable and empower students to be the best they can be as part of a world-leading university. Valuing diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, we provide an outstanding student experience that integrates academic excellence with comprehensive support. We are a team of around 115 colleagues (increasing to over 150 in the summer months) committed to achieving this mission. The department has an annual turnover of around £30 million. 

We are currently enhancing our King’s International Foundation Programme and are seeking an experienced educator to contribute to its continued development. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching highly capable and motivated international students on the King’s International Foundation, a one-year, RQF Level 3 programme for those intending to progress to undergraduate degrees at the university. They will enable students to achieve their potential and progress to King’s as independent, critical, and creative learners. They will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of the Global Politics, Social Sciences and Economics modules and other similar modules such as Liberal Arts or Business Management, depending on department needs and the skill set of the successful candidate. 

This role will be joining King’s Foundations at an exciting time as we support our teaching staff to transfer over to Academic Education Pathway (AEP) contracts. The position is offered on an AEP contract, reflecting the nature of the role and providing a platform for excellence. The role will be subject to a probationary period in line with other academic roles at the College. 

We welcome applications from individuals with a strong background in politics, social sciences and economics education and experience in teaching international students. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of educational development at King’s Foundations. 

This is a part-time post, and you will be offered an a fixed-term contract until June 15th 2026.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills & experience:

Essential criteria

• Relevant Postgraduate degree and teaching qualification (we will consider those who are working towards a postgraduate degree and teaching qualification).
• Experience of teaching on pre-undergraduate programmes of study (e.g. Foundation or IB Programmes).
• Understanding of best practice in assessment & feedback on politics, social science and economics courses.
• Evidence of high-quality materials design for politics, social science & economics courses.
• Understanding of the diverse needs of international students studying in the UK and how to support their transition into higher education.
• Hold a high level of cultural competence and is committed to inclusive practices in the classroom.
• Evidence of being able to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent student experience.

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