Chinese Teacher for Lifelong Learning Courses

1 month ago


Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, United Kingdom Aberystwyth University Full time
Job Description

Aberystwyth University seeks an experienced Teacher of Chinese to join its Lifelong Learning team. As an in-person instructor, you will teach Chinese language and culture to adult learners, utilizing your expertise to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

This is an hourly paid position, requiring you to teach classes between one and four evenings per week during term time. Lessons may take place during days, evenings, and weekends, with all courses subject to minimum student enrolments.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching Chinese, understanding the needs of adult learners, and a commitment to continuous professional development. You will be responsible for teaching, course promotion, assessment, and administration, with classes taking place in-person.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To maximise recruitment to LLL courses by publicising and promoting your own module(s) and participating in general marketing activities and events.
  • To travel and transport teaching materials to class locations (not applicable for online classes).
  • To devise and implement an appropriate student learning experience in line with LLL and University quality assurance guidelines.
  • To provide appropriate pastoral support for students.
  • To complete risk assessment documentation when necessary.
  • To contact relevant coordinators regarding class enrolments.
  • To undertake administrative work associated with classes, including completing class registers, enrolment feedback, and evaluation forms according to LLL requirements and timescales.
  • To undertake all existing and new Quality Assurance processes associated with modules and study schemes.
  • To be involved in curriculum development.
  • To attend induction and staff training events for tutors.
  • To undertake in-house training.
  • To attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
  • To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
  • To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and its application within the responsibilities of the post.
  • To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University's Effective Contribution Scheme.

The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile Teaching and Scholarship.

Requirements:

  • A degree, equivalent level qualification, or significant relevant experience/specialism in the subject area.
  • A teaching qualification or substantial teaching experience for adults.
  • Experience of class planning, delivering, and assessing post-16 teaching or training sessions.
  • Demonstrated ability to use IT with confidence, including the Internet, email, social media, and presentation packages for teaching, marketing, and administrative purposes.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with students of different ages and backgrounds.
  • Able to travel to and transport teaching materials to class locations (not applicable for online classes).
  • Available for weekend and evening teaching.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Able to live within the advertised geographical area of the post (not applicable for online classes).
  • Awareness of the bilingual nature of the University and its procedures to support working bilingually.

Desirable:

  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
  • Experience of innovative learning and teaching methods.
  • Awareness of risk assessments and safety in the workplace.
  • Ability to offer pastoral support to students.
  • Evidence of own continuing professional development, focusing on improving quality by developing innovative courses, teaching, and assessment methods.
  • Oral (spoken) and written Welsh Level B1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:



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