Assistant Professor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in North East

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

Working at Durham University: A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK’s leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people’s lives.

The Department: This role will be based in Durham with time spent at Durham’s overseas partnerships, initially in China (for up to 180 days per year). The role will be managed by Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) and involve leading and coordinating aspects of the design and delivery of the EAP provision to all students on these programmes. We welcome applications from those with teaching and scholarship interests in the broad field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and/or academic language and literacies in a higher education context and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with experience of developing high-quality materials/learning resources in a range of formats (including online) and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders including academic departments.

Key responsibilities:

• To oversee the delivery of the EAP provision under the leadership of Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD).
• To take specific responsibility for curriculum and assessment 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 deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, 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. BALEAP, HEA or discipline-specific bodies).
• 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 Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD).

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.

Person Specification: Candidates must outline their experience, skills and achievements to date which demonstrate that they meet or that they have the potential to achieve the essential criteria. You’ll help us deliver outstanding teaching throughout the year and develop pedagogical innovations alongside a team of truly world class colleagues.

Education: Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential. Qualifications – a good first degree, a teaching qualification (CELTA, DELTA or equivalent), MA TESOL/ Applied Linguistics or a related subject.

Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging EAP teaching in the Higher Education context. Leadership - evidence of the effective leadership of an EAP module or programme. Innovation – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate a contribution to new programme development. Strategic – evidence of strategic teaching development or achievements that demonstrate the potential to engage in the design of excellent teaching programmes which are research informed and led.

Scholarship and Educational Impact: Candidates will have the ability to engage in scholarly activity which contributes to pedagogical practice and understanding within the department, faculty, and University.

Service, Citizenship and Values: Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including the active contribution to the creation of a welcoming environment in which colleagues feel included and valued.

How to Apply: We prefer to receive applications online. All applicants are asked to submit: A CV, A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above, A personal scholarship plan, TWO examples of your pedagogic activity demonstrating scholarship and educational impact since 2015.