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Lecturer in Economics Education

King's College London - King’s Foundations

Location: London
Salary: £43,205 to £50,585 Grade 6, per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 29th August 2024
Closes: 15th September 2024
Job Ref: 094907
 

About us:

King’s Foundations is a department within the Centre for International Education and Languages (CIEL) which provides high-quality international pathway, academic skills, and English language preparation courses for King’s students. Our mission is to enable and empower students to be the best they can be as part of a world-leading university. Valuing diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, we provide an outstanding student experience that integrates academic excellence with comprehensive support.  We are a team of around 115 colleagues (increasing to over 150 in the summer months) committed to achieving this mission.

We are currently enhancing our King’s International Foundation Programme and are seeking an experienced educator to contribute to its continued development.

About the role:

King’s Foundations is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Lecturer in Economics Education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching highly capable and motivated international students on the King’s International Foundation, a one-year, RQF Level 3 programme for those intending to progress to undergraduate degrees at the university. They will enable students to achieve their potential and progress to King’s as independent, critical, and creative learners.  They will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of the Business Management module and other similar modules such as Economics or Social Sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach on Economics and other related modules on the King’s International Foundation.
  • Deliver a high-quality student experience, providing effective and informed feedback and advice, and ensuring best practice in all student interactions.
  • Commit to the development of cultural competence, engaging a wide range of students by recognising and adapting to different learning styles.
  • Act as a personal tutor to a group of students, providing both academic and pastoral support, including safeguarding duties for students under 18.
  • Provide cover for teaching and other teaching related duties.
  • Conduct scholarly activity related to the role and department goals and disseminate findings within the institution and the wider sector.

This role will be joining King’s Foundations at an exciting time as we support our teaching staff to transfer over to Academic Education Pathway (AEP) contracts. The position is offered on an AEP contract, reflecting the nature of the role and providing a platform for excellence. The role will be subject to a probationary period of 3 years, in line with other academic roles at the College.

We welcome applications from individuals with a strong background in business education and experience in teaching international students.

This is a part-time post – 50% full time equivalent on an annualised basis working increased days per week (depending on fraction) during peak weeks for 39 weeks, and reduced days per week for 13 weeks of the off peak weeks of the year.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

  1. Relevant Postgraduate degree & teaching qualification (we will consider those who are working towards a postgraduate degree and teaching qualification).
  2. Experience of teaching on pre-undergraduate programmes of study (e.g. Foundation & Pre-sessional programmes).   
  3. Understanding of best practice in assessment & feedback on economics courses.
  4. Evidence of high-quality materials design for economics courses.
  5. Ability to communicate accurately, effectively and succinctly in English.
  6. Has a high level of cultural competence and is committed to inclusive practices in the classroom.   
  7. Evidence of being able to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent student experience.   

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