Teaching Fellow - Spanish

Basic job summary: The job holder is responsible for teaching, research, consultancy, administration, supervision, mentoring and tutorial support to enable students maximize their potential. Duties & Responsibilities: Teaching and Learning The key tasks include, but are not limited to: Keep abreast of developments in academic discipline and use this knowledge to shape and review the curriculum content design and delivery Preparation of teaching materials, class methodologies, teaching aids Teaching/ instructing students Carry out and moderate both formative and summative assessments using a variety of methods and deliver appropriate feedback to students to support learning Approve and moderate examination results as part of the school board of examiners Research The key tasks include, but are not limited to: Conduct research in relevant areas of expertise, and publish in peer reviewed and reputable journals Apply for grants through writing proposals for own research and scholarly projects Mentoring junior academic staff and promoting a research culture Attending and disseminating research output in local and international conferences (e.g., policy briefs, interviews etc.) Administration The key tasks include, but are not limited to: Implement strategic plans through setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning resources (including budgets) through leading academic hubs and committees Sit in academic staff recruitment panels when called upon. Provide guidance in the appointment and promotion process for academic staff Programme development, review, and assessment Represent the University in external clients, partners, and other stakeholder’s engagements Maintain accurate and up-to-date students’ records for their courses (course files) Sit in University and School committees when called upon. Community Engagements Carry out service to society activities. Academic Qualifications: Masters’ Degree in area of specialization Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience