Teaching Fellow for Foundation (Social Sciences, Business and Law)

University of Birmingham – Birmingham International Academy

Location: Dubai

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary

In March 2018 the University of Birmingham opened a new campus in Dubai. We are seeking to appoint a Foundation Year Teaching Fellow to teach our integrated undergraduate degrees in Economics and Business Management. The role will be based in Dubai.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced tutor to teach a range of modules in the business Pathway including Economics, Quantitative Methods, Business and the Market and Introduction to Business and Management on our Foundation programme.

The postholder will provide high-quality teaching, academic support, and targeted interventions to address learning gaps, particularly in Mathematics and business-related subjects.

The postholder will contribute to the development of the modules taught, enhance curriculum, and improve the overall student experience and employability.

The postholder will evaluate students, identify those requiring additional support and design targeted support plans to raise students’ knowledge and skills.

Person specification

• Postholder will have higher degree in business and economics related subjects.
• This is a level 3 Foundation post. Candidate requires extensive experience in teaching Business and Economics subjects within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and supporting students at university foundation level.
• Proven record of curriculum design and development in Business and Economics-related areas.
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality module materials supporting student learning.
• Proven ability to teach large student cohorts while maintaining effective classroom management and engagement.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, including those under 18 and vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of identifying and addressing learning gaps in numeracy and quantitative reasoning.
• Experience in developing targeted academic support strategies to enhance student attainment and retention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of higher education teaching and learning practices, ability to use innovative delivery techniques to engage and inspire students.

Informal enquiries can be made to Abir Ahmed (Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music in Dubai) a.m.e.ahmed@bham.ac.uk or Ravjeet Kour (Birmingham International Academy) r.kour.1@bham.ac.uk

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