Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in International Education and TESOL
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Position Overview & Specifications
The International Education Institute (IE) at University of St Andrews is recruiting for a standard contract, Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in International Education and TESOL. Please note that this job will require the post-holder to work on-site in St Andrews.
This post provides the opportunity to contribute across IE’s broad range of teaching activities. These include on-campus and distance-learning postgraduate TESOL and International Education programmes, International Foundation programmes, in-sessional Academic English Service provision, Academic English Pre-sessional Courses, and a variety of other summer short courses. There will also be opportunities to take on leadership roles in one or more of these areas. Please click on the “Further Particulars” link on the University job vacancies page for a full job description and person specification.
The intended start date for these positions is 19 June 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful applicant will join IE at an exciting time of change, as we continue to grow our postgraduate provision in the areas of TESOL and International Education.
Please see the Further Particulars document for more information about the role and the University of St Andrews.
Informal enquiries can be directed to the IE Director, Eoin Jordan (epj2@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and applicants with other protected characteristics that are under-represented in academic posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, this role does meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Closing Date: 14 April 2023
Please quote ref: AO7757NB
Further Particulars: AO7757NB FPs.doc
International Education Institute (IE)
Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (From August 2023: £37,099 - £44,263 pa)
Start Date: 19 June 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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