Engineering Tutor

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Centre

Contract Type: Variable Hours – Fixed Term 

Salary: up to £ 34.50 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW

Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is based directly within the University of Aberdeen campus. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach, which for you will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach the Engineering modules on our Undergraduate Foundation Programme, International Year 2 and/or Pre-Masters Programmes. The ability to teach the Electronics module is essential, and the ability to teach other modules and subjects, e.g., Geology, Computational Mathematics, Advanced Engineering Methods, etc., will be advantageous.

You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessments. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You’ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Aberdeen ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions.
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation, and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session levels and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Master’s in a related discipline (Essential for Pre-Masters Programme)
• Experience teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience in working with international students (Desirable)

ABOUT US

We are a global pathway provider in International Education, working collaboratively with over 50 universities around the world, offering over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. Voted as 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Global Pathway Provider of the year, our people are united with the shared ambition of providing a world-class education to talented students from across the globe.

With a truly global outlook and offices all over the world, our international team uses its expertise, knowledge, and commitment to create opportunities and add value. We are determined to grow and innovate in our field, providing our students and partners with high-quality outcomes across the higher education space.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.

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We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply asap.

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