Law and Criminology Tutor

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Permanent

Location: Teesside, Teesside International Study Centre

Salary: £39,605 per annum

Teesside University International Study Centre (ISC) is a new and exciting development, which launched in October 2021. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching and assessment through a developmental approach, which for you will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.
As a Tutor in the Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Department in the ISC, you will teach on Law and Criminology modules on the level-3 International Foundation Year (IFY), level-4 International Year 1 (IY1) or level-6 Pre-Master’s Programme (PMP) or a combination of both of these programmes.
The ability to teach across a range of the following modules would be very advantageous:
There are 6 law modules, which are level 4 – Public Authorities & Human Rights; Introduction to the Constitutional Principles of Law; English Contract law; Understanding the English Legal System; Civil Law (Tort); and English Contract Law.
There are 2 criminology modules, which are level 4 – The impact of Crime on Society; and Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law.


ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the TUISC ISC.
• Prepare and deliver teaching, including lectures, seminars and tutorial sessions, with a teaching load of up to 25 hours per week.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessments submissions, providing timely and useful feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at the module and teaching session-level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance.
• Carry out any other duties as required from time to time by centre managers.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered across the UKE network.
• Prepare and deliver teaching lectures, seminars and tutorial sessions, up to 25 hours per week.
• Write and prepare unit examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including tutorials and writing regular student reports.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre’s administration team to plan and deliver induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate on- going welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey, and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support on-going learning.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level, and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance and performance.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings, where relevant.
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.
• Participate in the Provider governance structure, as required throughout the academic cycle; and attend all compulsory team meetings.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
• Participate in regular training and development activities, and maintain a log of these activities.
• Carry out any other duty as required from time to time by the relevant line manager.

ABOUT YOU

• LLB (Hons) Law OR Criminology BSc (Hons)
• Relevant Teaching Qualification.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Experience of teaching relevant subject modules in the UK Higher or Further education sector and experience of working with international students.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
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