Senior Lecturers / Lecturers - Academic English Skills Foundation Level

We are currently seeking to recruit Senior Lecturers/Lecturers for the School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching Academic English modules across all programmes and providing additional English language skill development support to our students.

If you believe you meet the expectations and requirements of this role, please apply with your CV/professional profile for consideration for interviews.

Note:Only applications submitted via the recruitment portal will be considered for these roles. Due to the large number of applications received, we may only contact the shortlisted candidates for interviews.

Candidates joining as senior lecturers or lecturers at this stage will be considered team members of the respective school. By demonstrating their leadership capabilities, skills, motivation, and productivity, they will subsequently be considered for senior roles and responsibilities within the school, including positions such as Dean, Associate Dean, Programme Leader, Module Leader, and Coordinator, among others. There are ample opportunities for growth within the institution for the right candidates.

Deliver a range of modules across the respective programme,

Develop teaching materials and assessments for the modules they deliver across the programme. All lecturers are also expected to make relevant contributions to the development of teaching materials and assessments for all modules across programmes to ensure that learning objectives are met,

Revise and update existing modules in line with the latest industry developments,

Collaborate with industry advisory boards to enhance the relevance and quality of the programme and modules,

Develop assessments for the programme modules, ensuring compliance with LJMU guidelines and policies, alignment with the assessment matrix, and adherence to verification and external moderation deadlines,

Serve as a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio,

Act as an academic coach and mentor to students, being available and willing to discuss students' concerns and issues, their performance, and academic progression,

Teach and assess students across a range of written and presentation skills, providing individual feedback on students’ performances,

Participate in extracurricular activities to build teamwork and student engagement,

Supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within their field of expertise,

Comply with all LJMU academic regulations and Oryx Universal College Quality Assurance processes related to the modules and programmes they deliver,

Contribute to the continuous development of existing programmes and the introduction of new programmes within their school,

Develop and deliver CPD and short courses to enhance the School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics' portfolio,

Engage in approved research to contribute to knowledge in strategic priority areas,

Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars, conduct tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and student field excursions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels,

Attend departmental, school, and faculty meetings and serve on a number of committees,

Commit to structured and unstructured continuous professional and personal development to enhance performance, career growth opportunities, and unlock potential, 

• Proactively and on-demand participate in other corporate and academic activities to contribute to the college's strategy and growth plans.
  
  

We expect you to demonstrate the following requirements: 

• A postgraduate degree (preferably a PhD or being in the process of completing a PhD in relevant research fields, or a master's degree with relevant industry experience),
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English,
  
• Ambition and motivation in the pursuit of academic research and excellence,
  
• The ability to inspire the best potential in every student through trust, quality of engagement, and a leadership approach to influence others,
  
• Expertise in the application and delivery of appropriate teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring students, assessments, and marking,
  
• The ability to work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues, enriching a highly valued corporate culture based on trust relationships and mutual respect,
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  
• Strong organisational and time management skills,
  
• Keen attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks, and meet multiple deadlines,
  
• A self-motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative mindset,
  
• Experience and/or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary education environment, 
  
• The ability to work well in a team and enrich the corporate culture of the wider organisation
  

Additional value will be regarded for:

• Experience in conducting high-quality academic research and a track record of refereed research publications,
  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide research guidance to junior researchers,
  
• Experience in curriculum and subject material development,
  
• Experience in developing and/or implementing processes and policies in a tertiary education environment.