Academic Tutor (Mathematics)

The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.

The Academic Tutor (Maths) will deliver high-quality education within the Maths team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the Foundation Level Mathematics module. Additional teaching hours may be available on the  IY1 Mathematics and/or Statistics for Economics modules or the Pre-Masters Mathematics, Statistics, or Programming (Java) modules.

ABOUT THE ROLE  

• Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 3 (International Foundation Year) with an average class size of 18–20 students.
• Module Delivery & Support: Effectively deliver the IFY Mathematics module, working in seminar and laboratory classes alongside teaching and support staff.
• Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on a variety of student assessments.
• Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; this may include leading a small teaching team, performing quality assurance checks on marking, and updating module materials.
• Quality Assurance: Engage fully with the college’s quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardisation processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs and opportunities to optimise student outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work actively as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team, contributing to meetings and communicating effectively with colleagues.

ABOUT YOU  

Required

• A degree in Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering or a related discipline
•  Experience teaching Mathematics or a related discipline within UK Higher Education, Further Education,Sixth Form or equivalent
•  Experience of assessment marking and writing at a minimum of RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level / Foundation level / Undergraduate).

Desired

•  A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
•  Demonstrable experience or capability to teach Mathematics, Statistics or Programming at Level 4 or above. Alternatively, provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in a related Level 3 module: Physics, Chemistry or  Project Skills for STEM (requires MATLAB knowledge).
• Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
•  Experience working with international students

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