Economics Tutor

Contract type: Full Time Fixed term until 31/08/2027

The University of Surrey International Study Centre is a fast-growing centre with a strong record of excellent student outcomes and outstanding staff satisfaction. We are at a crucial point in our development with exciting plans and huge potential for impact in this new role. If you have high academic standards, are motivated by student success, the creativity and passion to drive innovation, and want to work in a collaborative intercultural environment, you may be a good fit for our team. 

Our University of Surrey International Study Centre, in Guildford, is based in the heart of a beautiful campus that is extremely picturesque with a calm, peaceful atmosphere. The centre offers an International Foundation Programme, a Pre-Masters Programme, and English language preparation courses. There are a variety of pathways offered on a range of subject areas on both programmes as well as a variety of students from across the globe. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by the Surrey International Study Centre.
• Prepare and deliver teaching lessons, Including, seminars and tutorial sessions.
• Write and prepare unit examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including tutorials and writing regular student reports.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre’s administration team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate on-going welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support on-going learning.
• Act as an Academic Mentor for one or more groups of students.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance, engagement, and performance.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
• Participate in regular training and development activities and maintain a log of these activities
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.
• Participate in the Centre and University governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience of or a commitment to working with international students and have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related subject area and a minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Relevant Teaching Qualification.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Candidates with further qualifications in the subject area are welcome and a master’s qualification is normally essential for teaching on any of the Pre-Masters Programmes.
• Experience of teaching in the UK Higher or Further education sector and preferably a teaching qualification and experience of working with international students.

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