Academic Tutor Social Science & Humanities

Study Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international education provider is seeking an Academic Tutor for Social Science and Humanities in Sheffield. The role involves teaching modules to international students, marking assessments, and ensuring quality in teaching materials. Applicants should hold a PhD or Master’s in a relevant subject and have experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and marking assessments at RQF Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in module coordination or similar roles.
• Ability to identify and implement module improvements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 3 and Level 6 modules in Social Science and Humanities.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Act as a Module Coordinator leading the teaching team.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Quality Assurance

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in relevant subject

Tools

Virtual Learning Environments

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Academic Tutor Social Science & Humanities, Sheffield

Client: Study Group

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Contract type: Part Time (22.5 hours) - Permanent

Location: Sheffield, Sheffield International Study Centre

Salary: Up to £24,105.96 per annum

The University of Sheffield International College is seeking an academic tutor to teach in our Pre-Masters and International Foundation year in Social Science and/or Humanities modules. The post holder will be part of the College’s Social Science and Humanities Team.

About the Role

The post holder will be responsible for teaching Level 3 and Level 6 modules within our Social Science and Humanities pathways, delivered to groups of international students. The role includes marking assessments and providing feedback to students.

The successful candidate should be competent in IT skills related to teaching, including Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs). They will also act as a Module Coordinator, leading the teaching team, conducting Quality Assurance procedures, and ensuring teaching materials are current. Creating formative and summative assessments is also part of the role.

The candidate should be able to work flexibly in a team, contribute to meetings, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines.

About You

• A PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant subject is required to teach on the Pre-Masters programme.
• Experience teaching Social Science, Humanities, or related fields in UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form, or equivalent.
• Experience in writing and marking assessments at RQF Level 3 (A-level/Foundation level) or equivalent.
• Experience in module coordination or similar roles.
• Ability to identify and implement module improvements.
• Proficiency in Virtual Learning Environments.
• Strong IT skills for teaching and administration.

About Us

Study Group is a leading international education provider dedicated to helping students worldwide. We offer university partnerships and various study programmes, both online and face-to-face, supported by our Insendi platform for digital learning.

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