Please note that we normally appoint at the bottom of the salary range.
Location: Canary Wharf
Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)!
ABOUT US AND THE TEAM
The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving with exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!
We are currently piloting a four-day working week, allowing our colleagues to work 32 hours per week over 4 days with no reduction in pay. This pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance while maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.
In early 2025, we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location, offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will support international students on the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University courses, as well as teaching activities on the in-sessional, pre-sessional programmes, English language testing, and study skills embedded courses to the wider student body. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will contribute to enhancing teaching quality and developing academic programmes and practices.
To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience teaching pre-sessional and in-sessional programmes and study skills sessions within higher education. You will also have subject-specific experience in English for Academic Purposes and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and/or English as a Foreign Language (EFL). You will need to have proven experience working and teaching in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment, with a commitment to ensuring student achievement and excellent student experience.
WE OFFER
The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days). Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection. Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays. Season Ticket Loan. Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful discounts and offers. Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes. Enhanced maternity and paternity policies. Our commitment to training and development. Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Danielle Pugh, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via email: daniella.pugh@sunderland.ac.uk
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 09 February 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.
£44,502 to £52,760 per annum
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