Assistant Professor in TESOL and Digital Language Learning Technology
1 month ago
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Assistant Professor in TESOL and Digital Language Learning Technology. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of internationally excellent pedagogy and teaching, while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed their career in an exciting and progressive institution.
About the DepartmentThe School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University is one of the largest and most successful such Schools in the UK. We bring together research in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese and Russian Studies, with a strong focus on language teaching pedagogy.
About the JobThe successful candidate will join the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Durham, and will be responsible for delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels. They will also engage in pedagogic activity at Departmental level, supporting a high-quality, academic professional community of practice within the Department and beyond.
Key Responsibilities- To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, with the opportunity to teach more widely within the Department, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment
- Engage in pedagogic activity at Departmental level that supports a high quality, academic professional community of practice within the Department and beyond.
- Maintain an active membership and engagement with a professional body (e.g. HEA or discipline-specific bodies).
- Contribute to ongoing curriculum development, demonstrating innovation in educational practice to enhance the quality of the educational environment in the Department and wider University in support of our continuing emphasis on international excellence as well as equality, diversity and inclusion.
- To contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department.
- Engage in and enhance the values of the Department with regard to its commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture.
- Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence in the field of TESOL and digital language learning technology, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.
Essential Criteria- Qualifications - a good first degree and a PhD in TESOL/Applied Linguistics or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable practitioner experience and skills, which may include appropriate certification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.
- Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching, which may include large- and small-group learning, use of diverse assessment methods, and use of technology and/or other techniques to enhance learning.
- Experience of teaching and assessment at an appropriate level in either ESOL/EFL/ESL/ESP/EAP or in university education, with positive student feedback and evaluations gained.
- Experience of applying and integrating technology into English language teaching, learning and assessment, including experience of delivering digital education and online learning in a suitable context.
Candidates will have the ability to engage in scholarly activity which contributes to pedagogical practice and understanding within the department, faculty, and University.
Essential Scholarship and Educational Criteria- Candidates will be expected to demonstrate engagement in scholarly activity in ways that positively impact on pedagogical practice and education within the department (and beyond), or activities that support the development of a professional practice and/or discipline.
Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Essential Services, Citizenship and Values criteria- Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University.
- Communication - candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums.
- Administration - evidence of engagement with administration related teaching in an academic department and/or discipline or other relevant administration experience.
The desirable criteria for this post (for which candidates should provide evidence of some if not all criteria) are:
- Qualification - candidates to hold or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), which is the national body that champions teaching excellence (or Equivalent).
- Leadership - candidates may choose to detail any prior relevant leadership roles which they have undertaken.
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How to ApplyWe prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
What to Submit- A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above, including your contribution to pedagogic scholarship and the educational impact of your work
- A CV
- A personal scholarship plan of no more than 500 words covering the next three years from academic year 2024/25, outlining your priorities for pedagogic innovation in your area of teaching practice and how you will take them forward
- Two examples of your most significant publications, reports, pieces of work, or other evidence of pedagogic activity demonstrating your scholarship and educational impact since 2019 (work prior to 2019 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks)
- An EDI & values statement of no more than 500 words which demonstrates your commitment to EDI and our values. (I.e. involvement in equality, diversity, and inclusion activities such as mentoring, volunteering, or attending conferences.
You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a University other than your own (save for early career applicants applying for their first post).
Next StepsAll applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department.
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