About this job
Job description
The post holder will be expected to engage in high quality research, contribute to teaching on the range of programmes offered by the Academy, at an undergraduate level, and to develop and lead teaching and research in the area of Business Studies and International Business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Research
- To undertake original research in areas compatible with activity within the academy.
- To publish research in peer-reviewed journals and seek external research funding as appropriate.
- To produce research suitable for dissemination to conferences, workshops and meetings (both international and national).
- To forge collaborations within and outside the academy as appropriate.
- To encourage and work with other members of the academy on joint research activities, including research seminars.
- To undertake research student supervision as required.
- To contribute fully to School research activities, including the provision of information.
Teaching
- To prepare and deliver lectures, lessons, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate levels.
- To participate in the development of assessments for the academy and to act as invigilator in the examinations as required.
- To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management (where appropriate).
- To support and comply with the academy teaching quality assurance standards and procedures, including the provision of such information as may be required.
Administration
- To act as a head of department for the business department.
- To perform lesson observations using OFSTED standards as part of the performance management system for the academy.
- To undertake administrative work/management functions and generally to assist with efficient and effective completion of the work of the academy. This may include participation in relevant committees and working groups.
- To act as a personal tutor for undergraduate students as required.
- To support the academy administrator in ensuring the monitoring of student attendance and retention at the academy.
- Writing reports as may be required at the academy.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Business route: Masters or equivalent level and/or professional qualification in a relevant subject area is essential. For the delivery of the International Diploma Accounting and Finance route, you must be a member of a relevant professional body e.g. CAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, CIMA or ACCA.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant teaching experience. This should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies. Significant teaching/programme management experience at a reputable university may also be acceptable.
- An understanding of UK higher education and the needs and requirements of international students.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, organisational, adaptability, team building skills, communication and presentation skills including fluency in written and spoken English. Numerate and articulate.
- Experience of pastoral support role.
- Willingness to help manage change and the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
- Good knowledge and implementation of the 21st century teaching and learning.
- Communicate effectively with academics in centre and externally (for example NCUK academic, external examiners, etc.).
- An ability to set, mark and review formative and summative assessments.
About this company
Oxbridge Tutorial College is Nigeria's First and Leading Sixth Form College.
A pre-tertiary institution (day&boarding) of great values, academic and moral standards, preparing students for university life. Oxbridge specialises in training students to write and excel in Cambridge Advanced level, S.A.T, T.O.E.F.L, and the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY).
Oxbridge has consistently produced Nigeria's best A'level results in the last 25 years.
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