Job Description

The University of Reading is looking to recruit an experienced individual as Convenor & Lecturer in Economics, who can also teach Business & Management, to work in the International Study & Language Institute (ISLI) on their FHEQ Level 3 Foundation Year programmes.

The Foundation Year programmes focus on providing preparatory study and support for students intending to enter undergraduate education. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is experienced in teaching and supporting a large and diverse cohort of students, who can convene/co-ordinate a set of modules as required, can create engaging and effective lessons and materials, who has experience of formative and summative assessment design, and who is an all-round team player who is able to work in a collaborative environment. You will have:

• A good undergraduate degree in Economics, Business, or relevant subject
• Postgraduate qualification e.g., MA or M.Ed. or PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent)
• A teaching qualification or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
• Excellent knowledge of subject specialism (i.e., Economics and Business)
• Experience of course design and delivery including blended/remote teaching techniques
• Knowledge of UK higher education academic practices, values, and conventions
• Knowledge and experience of FHEQ Level 3 teaching and curriculum of relevant subject areas
• An active interest in one or more areas of teaching-related scholarship.

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Home Foundation Programme Director

Contact role:

International Foundation Programme Director

Contact name:

Rachel Rushton

Contact name:

Natalie Drake

Contact email:

r.rushton@reading.ac.uk

Contact email:

n.drake@reading.ac.uk

Closing date: 31 July 2023

Interview date: 9 August 2023

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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