Assistant Professor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in Bath

Working at Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, in a unique and historic setting. 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. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University; it is also about contributing to the success of the city, county, and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education, and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential.

Our Purpose and Values

We want our university to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another, and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.

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. 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.
• 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 actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work, and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our workforce, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups.

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 will help us deliver outstanding teaching throughout the year and develop pedagogical innovations alongside a team of truly world-class colleagues.

Essential Education Criteria

• 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.

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 to teaching in an academic department and/or discipline or other relevant administration experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualification - candidates to hold or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
• An EdD or PhD in a related subject area.
• Experience of working within a similar context in China.

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, and TWO examples of your pedagogic activity demonstrating scholarship and educational impact since 2015.

References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process.