Sport Science Tutor

Leeds International Study Centre for progression to the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett International Study Centre programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University. 

Leeds Beckett International Study Centre has recently been approved to start a brand-new international Year one programme in Sport and Health Science. As the first year of this exciting new programme, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape its foundation through initial module development before transitioning into comprehensive teaching responsibilities across the curriculum. We are therefore seeking a motivated academic professional with proven experience in module development and specialized expertise in key areas including Human Physiology and Kinesiology in Sport and Exercise Science, Nutrition for Health and Sport Performance, and Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building educational programmes from the ground up while delivering high-quality teaching to international students.

You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our education strategy, broader scholarship and aims for outstanding student experience. You will also contribute 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 across a range of modules or within a subject area. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programmes and the student life cycle.
• Design and development of modules offered by the centre.
• Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision.
• Prepare module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, mark and provide feedback to students.
• Update and maintain the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Student Experience Team and Registry and Operations Team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Liaise with the Progression, Welfare and Support team to support students in achieving their progression aim. 
• Engage in scholarly activity to ensure the delivery of modules is current
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of the programme to achieve high standards
• Fully use centre systems to log and monitor student attendance
• Complete sponsor reports and academic reports for students.
• Take up opportunities such as (for example) VLE development, Peer Observation activities.
• Undertake teaching, learning and assessment observations and associated staff development plans to assure standards within the subject area.
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the Subject Lead, Head of Science and Senior Leadership Team.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing of students and colleagues. Hold personal accountability to avoid action that could threaten the health or safety of you, other employees, students or members of the public.

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area.
• A Masters’ qualification is desirable
• Candidates holding a PhD will be particularly welcomed
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education
• A teaching qualification is desirable
• Experience of working with international students is desirable
• Experience of module development is desirable
• Ability to develop and update teaching material and experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment
• Innovation and creativity in developing and executing student enhancement activities.

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