CASUAL ACADEMIC - Summer School Academic - Philosophy/Theology & Religion at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EAP teaching, Lesson planning, Student assessment, Feedback delivery, Higher education knowledge, Microsoft Office, VLE management, Peer observation, Academic administration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required. Role Responsibilities Summer School Academic (Pre-Sessional Teacher) Casual Grade 6 Under instruction and following appropriate training: Prepare and deliver EAP classes using the materials provided Engage with the course content and all reading texts set to students Give timely, effective individual feedback on students' assignments Work closely with colleagues to assess student work Attend weekly teachers’ meetings Maintain accurate records of work and assessment Maintain knowledge and understanding of the demands and conventions of study in higher education and how these may differ across the disciplines Engage in peer and evaluative observations Work effectively with Microsoft office, Durham’s VLE and other learning technologies as required To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Responsibilities

The role involves preparing and delivering English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes while providing timely feedback on student assignments. Additionally, the academic will collaborate with colleagues to assess work and maintain accurate records of student progress.