Computing Tutor

Oxford International • Bangor, MI

13d

About The Position

Bangor University International College (BUIC), an embedded International College operated by Oxford International in partnership with Bangor University, is recruiting a Computing Tutor as its computing programmes expand. BUIC’s programmes prepare international students for bachelor’s and master’s degree study at Bangor University, combining academic modules with English language and study skills development. The tutor will deliver modules, in part or in full, across the International Year Zero (Level 3) and International Year One (Level 4) programmes.

Tutors deliver interactive, student-centred lessons using current technology and teaching methods to prepare students for university study. The role includes planning and teaching, student support, assessment and feedback, teaching-related administration, contributing to programme and module development, and participating in college meetings, training and professional development. The postholder is expected to support students from varied linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds and to uphold the relevant staff codes of conduct.

Requirements

• A relevant master’s degree in a field within Computing.
• Previous teaching and assessment experience within a UK higher education or further education institution.
• Experience teaching Computing subjects.
• Broad subject knowledge relevant to BUIC’s programmes.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering high-quality, interactive and inspiring lessons using a variety of pedagogical methods.
• Empathy with students and an understanding of their needs.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of IT skills.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent and appropriate child protection screening.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD.
• A teaching qualification, PG Cert HE or HEA Fellowship.
• Experience teaching international students.
• Experience of module creation and quality assurance practices.
• Experience of pastoral student care.
• Understanding of current challenges in the higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to pre-university students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Respect differing cultural expectations while encouraging open, questioning learning and student independence.
• Provide academic support through consultations and tutorials, including offering extra advice outside normal class hours as appropriate.
• Maintain an encouraging classroom environment and consistently apply accepted behaviour rules.
• Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students.
• Assess students throughout modules and create, provide and mark formative and summative assessments.
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, such as the Senior Programme Lead or College Director, as required.
• Complete teaching- and assessment-related administrative and record-keeping tasks.
• Invigilate examinations as required.
• Assist with, or lead where appropriate, development of module templates, handbooks, schemes of work, teaching resources, assessment materials and mark schemes or model answers.
• Contribute to programme development and undertake module leadership roles if required.
• Populate the Blackboard VLE with relevant student materials.
• Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required.
• Promote team spirit and maintain full communication with the team.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Oxford International.
• Adhere to Bangor University and BUIC staff codes of conduct.
• Engage in continuing professional development and keep up to date with developments in the field.
• Participate in the Annual Performance Development Review process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level