Mechanical Engineering Tutor

? Contract Type: Variable hour, Fixed Term (2 Years)Location: Liverpool,Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre (On-Site)Salary: up to £38.27 per hour Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre are now recruiting a Mechanical Engineering tutor to join the existing teaching team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching modules in Mechanical Engineering to students on university preparation programmes offered by the Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative tutor.

The right candidate will have a natural ability to motivate students and deliver high quality teaching as well as carrying out relevant pastoral functions. You will enjoy working with international students, be performance driven and be able to work co-operatively and flexibly with other colleagues within the centre and across the network. We are looking for a patient tutor who is committed to providing an interesting and effective blended learning experience to our students.ABOUT

THE ROLE Teaching and learning, student progress and delivery of lessons

To deliver high quality teaching to groups of international students

To undertake marking and feedback provision on a formative and summative basis, whilst complying with quality standards and processes.

To act as a Module Leader in relevant subject areas to include coordinating a team of tutors, updating module handbooks, preparing module assessment analysis and review reports and detailed schemes of work (indicative).

To deliver schemes of work effectively, to set assessments and mark these in a timely manner.

To teach up to a maximum of 20 hours per week (teaching contact time) across several different modules on the engineering pathways.

To implement enhancement and enrichment activities across the curriculum (both inside and outside of classroom).

To ensure student punctuality, attendance, and appropriate behaviour in class/teaching rooms.

To maintain accurate and up to date records of student attendance and assessment grades.

To maintain accurate progression risk tracking and student performance data.

To make every effort to secure the best performance from each student at their level both during their course and in final exams and assessments.

To actively promote the use of differentiation in the classroom.

To actively promote the creative use of TEL (technology enhanced learning) and ensure the VLE (virtual learning environment) meets provider and university standards for the modules you teach.

To contribute to the preparation of mid and end of term reports on and for students.

To be responsible for creating and updating teaching materials.

To undertake projects as directed by the Head of Curriculum and Quality.

Provide cover where necessary.

General

To attend and contribute to staff meetings and assessment boards, where necessary.

To keep up to date with developments in academic teaching and skills including the use of e- learning resources.

To work in a collegial fashion and foster productive relations with ISC and HEI colleagues

To contribute towards continuing professional development and lead on relevant CPD sessions

To carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Subject.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in subject area.
• Master's degree in subject area.
• Doctorate-level (i.e. PhD) qualification in subject area (desirable).
• Relevant teaching qualification.
  
  At least 2 years teaching experience in higher education (ideally to international students).
• Experience of developing and updating teaching materials as well as experience of working with a Virtual Learning Environment.
• Experience in assessment marking and moderation activities.
• Experience in assessment design (desirable).

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