Business Management Lecturer

Job description / Role

Position summary

To teach Business Management in our International Year Two (IYTwo) in Business. The NCUK IYOne in Business programme is a first-year undergraduate equivalent programme and prepares students for progression to second-year (FHEQ Level 5) undergraduate study in business or related disciplines in NCUK partner universities. To act as a tutor/co-tutor to a group of students and any other duty assigned by the Head of Academics/Principal.

Duties

• To take attendance of students in the tutor group
• To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
• To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
  • Introduction to the subject area
  • Course expectations
  • Aims and objectives of the subject area
  • Structure of lessons
  • Syllabus structure
  • Brief summary of each unit of the syllabus
  • Reading lists/material
• To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates in order to meet deadlines for sending reports
• Experience in academic assessment, standards and quality assurance procedures (desirable)
• Direct experience of further and/or higher education in an international context (desirable)
• An understanding and appreciation of private sector education (desirable)
• Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. Entrance examinations are sometimes scheduled on Saturdays
• To give pastoral care to a group of students
• To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required
• Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed
• Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students
• Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme
• Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required

Position requirements

Education: Business: Master's or equivalent level and/or professional qualifications in a relevant subject area (essential).

Experience: Minimum 5 years (essential). This experience should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies. Significant teaching/qualification management experience at a reputable university may also be acceptable.

Professional qualities

• English as a first language
• Have sound content knowledge of the subject area
• Specific experience of education in Qatar (desirable)
• An understanding of UK higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (essential)
• Education management experience (desirable)
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students
• Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom
• Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources
• Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times
• Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises
• Excellent time management and team-building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• ICT literate

Personal attributes

• Task focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity
• Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times
• Possess a friendly, approachable personality
• Can pass a personal identity check and produce references