International Academic Support Tutor

Job title:

International Academic Support Tutor

Company

University of Salford

Job description

Salford Business School has a fantastic new opportunity for an International Academic Support Tutor.We are looking for someone experienced in supporting learning for international students with experience in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching to offer academic support relating to academic writing, analytical and critical thinking, good academic practice, and research skills to our postgraduate students, and to support postgraduate students to build academic skills ensuring alignment with credit-bearing assessments through timetabled activities.Come and join us as we transform lives, stimulate discovery, and realise potential!Interviews will be held week commencing 29th July.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:Sami Safadi, Academic Student Success LeadA bit about Salford Business School…Outstanding teaching and learning, industry collaborations, knowledge transfer and research partnerships, international exchanges, student opportunities, outreach activities – these are just some of the ways we connect and work together.As a Small Business Charter accredited School, we are proud to work in partnership with a wide range of regional businesses, from SMEs to multinationals, supporting growth and productivity in Greater Manchester and the wider region.We are in the top 5 HESA ranking for SME engagement and the first university in the UK to gain a Social Enterprise Gold Mark.Our on-campus business enterprises offer real-world experiences for our students, including, Launch@Salford, our on-site business incubation, and SILKS, our on-campus law clinic.We deliver opportunities across Business, Law and Accounting, where our students gain real-world knowledge and develop future-focused skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Along the way, they learn to be curious, adaptable and confident, ready to meet the digital, ethical and sustainability challenges of the 21st century.Key responsibilities or requirements

• Develop and deliver support sessions for both on-campus and virtual delivery
• Teach and deliver sessions on learner development, academic skills, and research methods
• Identify individual and group development needs for International and Home post-graduate students in conjunction with other academic colleagues
• Provide, as appropriate, individual tutorial support for students and/or refer them to specialist support
• Become familiar with the PGT academic lifecycle to ensure skill development is delivered at the point of need
• Liaise and co-ordinate with programme teams, Student Progression Administrators, and central support services to ensure a co-ordinated approach to pastoral, discipline, and academic support

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary- and excellent pension scheme: 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by UoS, you can choose to pay more and UoS will match your extra contribution up to 4%.

• Generous annual leave- an impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

• Wellbeing- your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

• Professional development- a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

• Our community- there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit:Interviews: w/c 29/07/2024At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

Expected salary

£37100 – 44263 per year

Location

Salford

Job date

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:36:14 GMT

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