Departmental Tutor in Academic English

The Language Centre, part of Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE), is seeking to appoint an Academic English tutor.

About the role

This is a permanent position available at 0.8FTE.

About you

You will hold a first degree and language teaching qualification: a Master’s in a relevant applied field is also desirable. You will be an experienced English for Academic Purposes teacher who thrives on teaching bright and committed learners from a wide range of academic disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Experience of teaching in a higher education context is essential.

The post-holder will:

• Liaise with other Academic English tutors and coordinators, taking a team approach to syllabus, curriculum and programme delivery;
• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons to enable our learners to make swift progress, incorporating the effective use of technology;
• Set homework tasks, mark, assess and, as required, examine;
• Answer student queries, provide advice and guidance, and evaluate learners’ competence for entry requirements.

About us

The Language Centre is the University’s hub for all students and staff who want to improve their language skills in 11 modern languages and Academic English. As well as term-time courses, we run a number of English courses over the summer vacation including a 6-week Pre-sessional course.

Our tutors deliver language teaching in person and online using the Language Centre’s VLE. Work in support of teaching includes contributing to curriculum development, assessment and examination, quality assurance, and professional development, to ensure that the Language Centre’s offering reflects the high standards of excellence of the University of Oxford.

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Michael D'Angeli (michael.dangeli@lang.ox.ac.uk)

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 28 October 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing Monday 4 November 2024.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. 

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