Job Description
Part-Time Biology Module Teacher – International Education Provider
Our client is an Irish-founded QQI-approved international education provider and is currently
recruiting teachers in Biology to teach the QQI Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate in International Foundation Studies Programme during the academic year 2023-2024. This programme is delivered in class in Maynooth.
Successful applicants will have the ability to teach students from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds of different language levels. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and skilled teachers who are looking to teach in international education.
Applicants are required to:
• Have appropriate qualifications and experience in teaching the relevant module in a higher education context.
• Teach and assess the required modules on the programme.
• Participate in all College boards and committees as requested.
• Support students in their learning journey at the college.
Teachers report to the Programme Manager and will:
Be an enthusiastic, competent, and caring educator who demonstrates support and compassion to make sure students achieve their desired academic progression aims.
Build on the relationship with the educational partner and affiliate universities to maximise student progression and identify opportunities for further collaboration.
Embed procedures, policies, and requirements of the College and all relevant external bodies including QQI, ILEP/IEM, statutory agencies to support an excellent student experience.
Support the College’s aims to increase the volumes of students progressing through to our higher education partners.
Job Description
The following section outlines a more detailed, but not exhaustive, description of the duties relevant to this post.
Key Responsibilities
Programmes
Teach the approved curriculum using the relevant teaching and learning strategies under approved programme schedules under the guidance and oversight of the Programme Manager.
Material and resource development including assessment materials.
Digest programme documentation provided by the Programme Manager to ensure familiarity with all teaching schemes, module guides, and reading lists to ensure that the programme is taught as per College programme validation criteria to include the blended learning support aspects.
Provide regular prompt (i.e., within 2 weeks) formative feedback to students to help them to succeed with their learning and assessments.
Pre-load all student content into the LMS before class and add supplementary teaching material and assessments post-class as relevant to maximise the opportunity for students to succeed in their studies and to avail of prompt formative feedback.
Complete all necessary documentation related to classes.
Manage classroom and maintain classroom discipline, always promoting positive behaviour and appropriate conduct.
Assign homework including written assignments and provide feedback.
Students
Monitor student interaction and performance for signs of learning difficulty, calling in relevant student supports as appropriate.
Mentor and provide initial support to students on both academic and non-academic matters.
Record student attendance information and forward it to Student Support Officer for collation.
Be approachable such that students feel that they can discuss academic issues professionally and confidentially.
Assessment
Perform module assessments as per College assessment policies and procedures providing prompt assessment feedback to students.
Correct and mark summative assessments.
Ensure all exam papers for modules are written and moderated well in advance of the examination taking place and are appropriate to the programme level.
Ensuring exam results for modules on their programme(s) are inputted into the student IT systems.
Data
Use and retain student data carefully and only for the purpose for which it is collected under College data protection policies.
Staff Engagement
Actively engage with staff performance management guidelines.
Be responsible for learning and development, especially regarding continuing professional development (CPD). This includes scholarship concerning innovative ways to improve teaching and learning, especially in a multicultural context.
Attending staff meetings and being an active, constructive contributor.
Participating in issues related to school planning and quality enhancement.
Provide Feedback to the Programme Manager on syllabus implementation, development, resources, and student issues.
Contribute to the development of a positive institutional ethos that values high-quality EAP teaching and effective learning.
Engage in a collegiate approach to working with others on the programme and the wider external community.
Maintain agreed quality standards in teaching in accordance with the College/QQI policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development and success of the College supporting strategic aims and objectives, leading by example.
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
Person Specification
Education
Degree qualified at NFQ level 8 minimum (essential).
Postgraduate degree in a related discipline.
Teaching qualification.
Experience
Teaching experience – 3 years minimum (essential).
Experience in teaching, assessment and learning support (essential).
Experience and expertise in programme development.
Garda Vetting (essential).
Skills
Demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
A commitment to teamwork, and an ability to manage resources effectively, both human and physical.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including native speaker fluency in English.
Competence in the effective use of Information Communications Technologies (ICT).
Planning and organisational skills and an ability to take initiative within the curriculum objectives.
Attention to detail, thoroughness, and fairness.
The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
The ability to adapt to a changing environment or College priorities.
Behaviours
Outward-looking and student sympathetic.
A commitment to working cohesively as part of the broader team and acting in a manner that contributes positively to effective teamwork and collaboration.
Flexible with the ability to solve problems and a willingness to put in the time necessary to solve problems.
A willingness to contribute to the review of policies.
If interested, please forward your CV and a Cover Letter highlighting which module you are applying to teach.
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