Catalan and Spanish Assistant Language Tutor

The University of Birmingham (UoB), in partnership with the Institut Ramon Lull (IRL), is looking to appoint an 8-month fixed term teaching post in Catalan and Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages. The role contributes to elements of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within Catalan and Spanish studies in the Department of Modern Languages. Teaching will be across both the BA in Modern Languages programme and the Institution-wide Languages for All provision.

Main Duties:

- Teaching Catalan Language across a range of levels – up to 8 hours per week (may be increased if needed for cover, depending on other commitments).
- Teaching Spanish Language across a range of levels including potentially the Department's Institution-wide Languages for All programme – up to 8 hours per week (may be increased if needed for cover, depending on other commitments).
- Mark, contribute to the preparation of teaching materials, collaborate in organising cultural and academic activities planned by the section of Catalan Studies and Spanish studies in the Department of Modern Languages, and provide assistance to the University Open Days.
- Participation in relevant departmental meetings, examination boards, etc.
- Regular meetings as requested and agreed with an academic mentor.
- Planning and preparation of teaching, including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the established objectives of the teaching programme.
- Assist students by offering advice to help them with academic issues.
- Assist with the marking of coursework and applying assessment criteria, as directed.
- Update own subject knowledge and develop own teaching expertise.
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of teaching.

Person Specification:

- Hold a first degree in the field of Arts and Humanities, preferably in Catalan Philology.
- Have English proficiency (IELTS 7 or higher).
- Be experienced in teaching Catalan language.
- The ability and willingness to develop good working relationships with students and teachers.
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively.
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
- Have Catalan language certificate C2 (desirable).

Benefits:

- 40 days paid holiday a year.
- One paid day a year for volunteering.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Pension scheme.
- Three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
- Access to a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, an art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.
- Access to the Birmingham Professional development programme.
- Flexible working arrangements considered.