Tutor in Modern Languages (German) 0.3 FTE

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a qualified lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in German. The role includes planning classes, marking assessments, and providing academic support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Modern Languages, effective teaching capabilities, and excellent feedback skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting undergraduate students.
• Knowledge and interest in relevant Modern Languages areas.
• Experience in small group and language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver classes on undergraduate German-language modules.
• Mark assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to BA Modern Languages programme administration.

Skills

Fluent German speaker

Effective teaching capability

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area

Masters qualification in a relevant subject area

PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant subject area

Job description

Overview

This post is based in the School of Arts, Culture and Language where Modern Languages is based. Information regarding the School may be found here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/arts-culture-language. The post arises due to a planned voluntary departure of a member of staff taking place later in summer 2025. Consequently, some teaching materials are in place to support teaching and learning.

Purpose of the Job

• To teach at undergraduate levels.
• To undertake marking of undergraduate assessments and preparation of associated material including preparing marks for examination boards.
• To provide academic support to undergraduate students.
• To work collaboratively with the wider teaching team and Head of Department for the administration of programmes in Modern Languages.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching Duties Will Include

• Plan, prepare and deliver teaching and assessment, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Motivate students to engage actively in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments in delivery of German language curriculum. Specific duties include:
• Plan, prepare and deliver teaching on a range of undergraduate German-language modules totalling approx. 10 hours per week including conversation classes
• Design, mark and offer feedback on assessments on the above modules.
• Ensure suitable materials are made available via Blackboard to support student learning on the modules listed above.
• As required, to design and deliver appropriate sessions with students across the year.

Administrative And Wider Contribution Duties Will Include

• Contribute to the administration of German Language elements of the BA Modern Languages programmes (e.g. managing assessment processes and liaising with External Examiners).
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• A good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.

Desirable

• Masters qualification in a relevant subject area.
• PhD (or close to completion), in a relevant subject area. Teaching qualification or HEA membership.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective teaching capability in Modern Languages or cognate subject areas.
• Successful experience of supporting undergraduate students to develop their learning at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post.

Desirable

• Experience of small group teaching and language teaching.
• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.

Skills/Abilities

• A fluent German speaker with excellent language skills.
• Ability to deliver exciting, inclusive approaches to teaching.
• Ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE and other forms of learning technologies).

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally. We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.