Lecturer (English for Academic Purposes)

Please note that we normally appoint at the bottom of the salary range.

Location: Canary Wharf

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer English for Academic Purposes (EAP)!

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours per week over 4 days with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, in early 2025 we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will support International students on the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University courses as well as teaching activities on the In- sessional, Pre-sessional Programmes, English language testing and study skills embedded courses to the wider student body. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will contribute to the enhancement of quality in teaching and the development of academic programmes and teaching practices.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of teaching pre-sessional, in-sessional programmes and study skills sessions within higher education. You will also have subject specific experience in  English for Academic purposes and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and/or English as a Foreign Language (EFL).  You will need to have proven experience of working and teaching in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment and a commitment to ensuring student achievement and excellent student experience.

WE OFFER

The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days) Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays Season Ticket Loan Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful discounts and offers Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes Enhanced maternity and paternity policies Our commitment to training and development Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access We are accredited Living Wage Employer

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Danielle Pugh, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via email: daniella.pugh@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 09 February 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

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