Teaching Associate

Job title:

Teaching Associate

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateCardiff School of English, Communication & PhilosophyAdvertTeaching Associate in English Language and LinguisticsThe School of English, Communication, and Philosophy at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint up to 3 fixed-term Teaching Associates in Language and Linguistics. This is an opportunity to contribute to the full range of teaching activities of a dynamic unit.The successful candidates will contribute to our teaching provision across Year One of our undergraduate programmes. A basic knowledge of language and linguistics is required and successful candidates will be given the opportunity to attend lectures as well as support and guidance provided by Module Leaders. An ability and willingness to teach in other areas of language, linguistics and communication is advantageous.The successful candidates will bring engaging and innovative approaches to module delivery and assessment, and will be committed to delivering an excellent student experience contributing to the enhancement of distinctive provision at Cardiff.These are hourly paid posts offering a minimum of 45hrs per annum each.Salary: £32,332 – £34,980 per annum (Grade 5) pro-rata. (New appointments will be made at the bottom of the salary scale)Posts to commence: 1 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, until 31 August 2025.For enquiries about the post please contact Dr Michelle Aldridge-Waddon (AldridgeM@cardiff.ac.uk) for further information.To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, please visit and search for the vacancy number.Date advert posted: Thursday, 22 August 2024Closing date: Thursday, 29 August 2024Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number19010BRJob DescriptionJob Purpose
Prepare and deliver whole or parts of modules including contributing to the assessment of students. Deliver lectures as required (content supplied). Undertake seminars, tutorials and group work. Supervise student projects and carry out teaching-related administrative duties. Teaching contributions are within a framework of an agreed programme typically overseen by an academic member of staff.Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties

  • Deliver teaching courses. Includes preparing teaching material, communicating subject matter and encouraging critical discourse to develop rational thinking; observing and reacting to student interventions; responding to questions outside class times and to contingencies in course delivery.
  • Carry out pre-determined assessment for courses, including marking and providing written/oral feedback; and collating and providing final assessments of students.
  • Supervise undergraduate and possibly Masters project students.
  • Participate actively as a member of a teaching team.
  • Carry out course evaluation, including facilitating student feedback; reflecting on own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving own performance.
  • Carry out administrative duties such as class record keeping, attending meetings, and report writing.
  • Undertake teaching-related and administrative work as allocated by the Head of Department and various Committees and within a clear and established programme with assistance and support.
  • Plan and prioritise own daily work, and forward plan for some teaching.
  • Deal with reactive requests such as those relating to teaching, supervising students and administrative tasks, on a daily basis.

General Duties

  • Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.34,980GradeGrade 5 HourlySalary Range Min.32,332Job CategoryAcademic – Teaching & ScholarshipCareer PathwayTeaching & ScholarshipPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education * A good first degree in a relevant discipline, plus a PhD or equivalent applied/professional experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience * Proven teaching ability, ideally via a teaching qualificationCommunication and Team Working * Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with students and staff.

  • Proven verbal and written communication skills,

Planning, Analysis and Problem Solving * Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of key advances within specialist discipline

  • Evidence of ability to work unsupervised to deadlines, planning and setting priorities for own work

Expected salary

£32332 – 34980 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:07:05 GMT

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