Brunel University Hiring for Lecturer (Education) – English for Academic Purposes Job at Uxbridge, England Full Time

Location: University Brunel London Uxbridge Campus

College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences

Lecturer (Education) – English for Academic Purposes

Position No: 14986

Salary: H3 from £39,745 to £51,805 per annual plus cost-of-living allowance applicable to location

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

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Brunel Language Centre (BLC), Brunel University London has teaching opportunities in China and UK for a well-qualified, motivated EAP practitioner who is passionate about learning and teaching. BLC was founded in 2005 and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the English Language Gazette. We are passionate about teaching and committed to the well-being and success of our students and colleagues. We provide a supportive working environment and offer opportunities for colleagues to flourish in their TEAP careers.

The post-holder will be based in China for two semesters per year (approx. 12 weeks each semester) and will work closely with:

1. North China University of Technology (NCUT), Beijing, People’s Republic of China,

2. Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), Chongqing, People’s Republic of China

3. Brunel Language Centre, Brunel University London

4. College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University London.

During the non-teaching periods, the post-holder will be based in the UK and work on material development, assessment, CPD, and other tasks within Brunel Language Centre.

The successful applicant will work within a growing team of EAP tutors and have responsibility for contributing to the successful delivery of a suite of English programmes for NCUT and CQUPT. A team player with experience in a busy working environment, you are a self-starter with excellent decision-making skills. You have a proven interest in teaching technologies and a willingness to embrace latest teaching software. You have empathy with differing cultures and a willingness to develop and improve the student experience of undergraduate students who need to raise their level of English within the context of their degree subject.

An independent and proactive approach to work is essential, and the successful applicant should have a strong desire to find solutions. A flexible attitude, excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and literacy skills, a willingness to help out and learn (and use) new systems are essential. Previous experience/knowledge of Transnational Higher Education and/or work within Chinese HE sector is desirable.

Applicants must hold a CELTA and a DELTA, and an MA relevant to the Teaching of English is desirable (qualifications in progress are acceptable).

If you are prepared to work in a team that strives both for excellence and continual improvement, then you could be the right candidate for this post.

You need to be based in the UK or China. If you’re based in the UK, you need to be eligible for a visa to work for approximately 24 weeks a year in China and have the required vaccinations. Brunel University London will support the work permit and visa applications, as well as cover all relevant costs. If you are based in China, you will also need to have the right to work in China and the UK.

On occasion, you may be working with under 18s and the successful applicants will be DBS checked.

Closing date for applications: 24 November, 2022

Brunel has a strong track-record of securing research funding from EU and other international sources. Regardless of the long-term future for UK participation in Horizon Europe, Brunel will continue to ensure that staff have access to non-EU research funding, and we will continue to support our many bilateral collaborations within the EU and will remain an active member of YERUN.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

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Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.