Economics Tutor

**Contract type**: Variable Hours - Permanent

**Location**: Strathclyde, Strathclyde International Study Centre

**Salary**: £32.28 per hour

**JOB OVERVIEW**

As a tutor, you will primarily be required to contribute to the development, production and delivery of teaching and learning materials for the Undergraduate Foundation programme in the Business and Social Sciences Economics module (SCQF 7) and the International Year Two Economics modules (SCQF 8). You may also be required to deliver pre-masters research methods or project supervision on our Business and Social Sciences Pre-master’s programmes (SCQF 9/10).

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Subject Lead for Business you will primarily be responsible for the design, delivery and development of modules in Economics for undergraduate levels 7 and 8 scqf. You may also be asked to cover Business modules, or Management Science modules depending on your experience, along with PMP research methods and supervision.

**Student learning experience**
- Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by the International Study Centre at the University of Strathclyde
- Prepare and deliver teaching lessons, Including, seminars and tutorial sessions.
- Write and prepare module examinations, marking rubrics and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
- Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including during one-to-one tutorials/ LCs and through regular student reports (usually RPAGs)
- Writing additional reports for sponsored students if and when required
- Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Work with the Centre’s administration team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration for the programmes.
- Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
- Track students’ academic journey, and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support ongoing learning in liaison with the Academic management team
- Act as a Learning Development tutor/ Skills for Success tutor for one or more groups of students if required.
- Take part in bi-termly Learning conversations with students offering progression and engagement guidance and support.
- Follow centre protocol and liaise with colleagues and line manager according to procedure in particular regarding compliance processes such as class timetabling, attendance and engagement monitoring.

**Quality and standards assurance and enhancement**
- Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session levels, and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance and performance.
- Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.

**Academic management and personal development**
- Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.
- Participate in the Centre and University governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings.
- Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
- Participate in regular training and development activities and maintain a log of these activities.
- Carry out any other duty as required from time to time by the Academic Management team and/or Head of Centre.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Relevant Teaching Qualification (or be in the process of achieving this)
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Experience teaching in the UK Higher or Further education sector and preferably a teaching qualification and experience working with international students.

**ABOUT US**

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

**ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE**

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted
- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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