Teaching Fellow in English for Academic Purposes (Dubai)

Location: University of Birmingham, Dubai campus

A unique opportunity has arisen to become part of the University of Birmingham and to join our mission to deliver a world class British university education in the global city and international hub of Dubai. This post represents an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai. 

Role Summary

The post holder will be expected to teach English for Academic Purposes across a range of programmes or modules including Foundation EAP modules; Academic English in-sessional courses; Pre-sessional English courses, delivered in collaboration with the Colleges and Birmingham International Academy (BIA); and occasional Academic Professional Programmes.

The post holder will be expected to teach on average 18 hours per week (with reduction being given for administrative, managerial or other duties as directed and agreed) and conduct 1 to 1 tutorials. The post holder will be expected to teach for 39 weeks per year.

The post is within the Birmingham International Academy (BIA) which sits within Academic Services and has a strong international profile. 

Main Duties

• To plan and prepare own teaching, including materials, handouts and use of VLE in accordance with the established objectives of the teaching programmes.
• To prepare students with the English language and academic skills they will need for their chosen academic programme using research-informed teaching methodology.
• To deliver teaching flexibly where required within a classroom environment or remotely as required using the LMS and video conference technology.
• To contribute to the design of modules with other colleagues.
• Monitor students’ academic learning outcomes, track progress and benchmark achievement against set targets 

Person Specification

• A Masters in a TEFL-related area and a CELTA or 
• A diploma in English teaching/ PGCE with substantial TEFL component, or diploma-level qualifications as defined in section 4.2 of the British Council’s Accreditation UK handbook https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/k062_uk_accreditation_handbook_2019_final_v2.pdf (pp.34-36)   
• Substantial experience and expertise in delivering EAP/ESAP at a UK Higher Education institution to UG and PG international students from a diverse range of backgrounds and an excellent teaching record 
• A sound knowledge and understanding of pedagogic and academic issues in teaching EAP/ESP 
• Experience of teaching English for Specific Academic Purposes (e.g., to students of Engineering, Law, etc). 

DBS required 

Pre-employment DBS

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rebecca Keogh r.keogh.3@bham.ac.uk 

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