Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Bath Spa U Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to join the English Language Unit. The role combines teaching with assessment, quality assurance, and curriculum development, contributing to the university’s embedded academic language strategy.

The post is based at the London Canary Wharf campus but will support staff and students across other sites, with travel between sites required.

Qualifications

• Recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• DELTA, DipTESOL, or closely related qualification in English language teaching.
• Minimum 2 years Higher Education EAP teaching experience.
• Experience of assessing English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality EAP teaching across programmes.
• Contribute to English language assessment and quality assurance.
• Support curriculum development and staff training in English language testing.
• Collaborate with academic schools and professional services to support EAL student success.
• Engage in CPD and quality enhancement activities within the unit.

Skills

HE EAP teaching experience

Assessing English language proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Applied Linguistics / TESOL (Desirable)

Job description

Location: On-site, Birmingham

Job Purpose

Bath Spa U Ltd is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to join the English Language Unit.

The postholder will contribute to English language assessment, quality assurance, and the University's embedded academic language strategy, including the delivery of high-quality English language provision, while supporting curriculum development. The role combines high-quality teaching with contribution to assessment, partnership working, and the enhancement of English language provision across the University.

The role is based at the London Canary Wharf campus but will also support staff and students across other teaching sites. Travel between sites will therefore be required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

English Language Testing and Quality Assurance

• Support the development, review and quality assurance of institutional English language proficiency assessments.
• Contribute to the design and validation of test materials to help ensure reliability, validity and alignment with sector expectations.
• Participate in marking, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Support moderation and standardisation activities to help maintain consistency across assessors.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and support the delivery of training for staff involved in English language testing and assessment.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and follow agreed quality assurance procedures.
• Support the monitoring of assessment outcomes, help identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Support the Senior Lecturer in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to the design, review and evaluation of EAP curricula and teaching materials.
• Support the development of discipline-specific academic language resources.

Work collaboratively with academic colleagues to develop embedded academic language activities within programmes where appropriate.

Staff and Student Support

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred EAP and English language teaching across in-sessional programmes.
• Design learning activities that support students' academic language development and successful transition into higher education.
• Provide individual and small-group tutorials to support students with language and academic skills.
• Assess students through formative and summative assessment and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Monitor student progress and identify students requiring additional language support.

Collaboration

• Work with academic schools to support EAL student success through workshops, tutorials and collaborative teaching.
• Build effective working relationships with professional services, admissions teams and external partners.
• Contribute to the University's internationalisation agenda by promoting effective academic language support.

Professional Practice

• Complete administrative duties accurately and efficiently.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Contribute to quality enhancement activities within the English Language Unit.

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification
• DELTA, DipTESOL, or a closely related qualification in English language teaching
• Minimum 2 years Higher Education EAP teaching experience
• Experience of assessing English language proficiency

Desirable

• Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or closely related discipline
• Fellowship of Advance HE or PGCHE (or willingness to complete)
• Experience developing English language assessments.
• Experience working collaboratively with academic departments.

£38,784 to £43,500 per year