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

Working at Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, is 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 tackle global issues and make 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’s 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 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 involves leading and coordinating aspects of the design and delivery of the EAP provision. We welcome applications from those with teaching and scholarship interests in the broad field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic language and literacies in a higher education context.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the EAP provision under the leadership of Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD).
• Take specific responsibility for curriculum and assessment development, demonstrating innovation in educational practice.
• Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials at undergraduate level.
• Engage in pedagogic activity at departmental level.
• Maintain an active membership and engagement with a professional body (e.g. BALEAP, HEA).
• Contribute to the administrative work, citizenship, and values of the Department.
• Carry out other duties as specified by Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD).

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work, and live in a supportive and inclusive community.

Person Specification

Candidates must outline their experience, skills, and achievements to date which demonstrate that they meet or 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 in a higher education context.
• Innovation – experience, skills, and/or achievements that demonstrate a contribution to new programme development.
• Strategic – evidence of strategic teaching development or achievements.

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 fostering a respectful environment.

Next Steps

All 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.