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> Subject: Languages Coordinator Needed
> Date: 20 July 1999 06:21
>
> A part-time languages coordinator is needed for the Certificate in
> Continuing Studies programme from the Autumn. I would be grateful if
> you would draw the following to the attention of anyone that you
> think might be interested. (With apologies for cross-posting as
> ever.)
>
> CITY UNIVERSITY
>
> Department of Continuing Education
>
> Job Description
>
> POST: Subject Co-ordinator in Languages -
> Certificate in Continuing Studies
> DEPARTMENT: Department of Continuing Education
> GRADE: Part-time (8 hours per week)
> REPORTS TO: Programme Director (Certificate in Continuing Studies) and
> Director of Language Studies
> ......................................................................
> ................................................................ A
> vacancy exists within the Certificate in Continuing Studies programme
> for a person to take responsibility for the academic management of the
> Language courses (English for Academic Purposes, French, German,
> Italian, Japanese and Spanish.)
>
> Person Specification
>
> The post holder will:
>
> hold a first degree or higher in English as a Foreign Language and/or
> a relevant modern language (French, German, Italian, Japanese or
> Spanish) have a wide knowledge of the disciplinary area have teaching
> experience in continuing education have experience of managing staff
> have experience of observing and evaluating teaching and learning be
> able to give constructive feedback have a knowledge of the process of
> accreditation and assessment in higher education have administrative
> experience and the ability to work to deadlines be able to develop an
> innovative curriculum within the resources available through employing
> new technologies be able to develop activities in conjunction with the
> university's new Open Learning Centre (which is located in the
> Department of Continuing Education) be computer literate, willing and
> able to use word processing, spreadsheet and database packages and be
> willing to update skills as appropriate
>
> General Duties/Main Activities/Principal Accountabilities
>
> Design an annual programme of short courses in Languages within the
> Certificate in Continuing Studies with particular emphasis on the
> exploitation of new technologies Recruit appropriately qualified
> teaching staff Advise on the promotion of course programmes Manage the
> accurate and timely return of accreditation documentation from tutors
>
>
> Quality Assurance, Course Development and Management
>
> Identify enhancements to the student learning experience and make
> recommendations as appropriate Assist tutors in the construction of
> course documents, advising on accreditation and assessment Liaise with
> the member of staff responsible for staff development to devise
> professional development strategies for tutors Contribute to
> in-service staff development for part-time teaching staff
>
> The postholder will also be required to observe a small number of
> classes each term in order to evaluate the quality of teaching and
> learning. These activities will be paid extra.
>
> Teaching
>
> The postholder will be encouraged to take part in teaching courses
> within the Certificate in Continuing Studies, and may wish to
> contribute to the wider range of teaching activities within the
> Division of Languages. Opportunities also exist for the development of
> activities within the Open Learning Centre. Any such additional duties
> will be paid pro rata on an hourly basis and not included in the
> contract.
>
> Further information and forms of application may be obtained from the
> Languages Office, Department of Continuing Education, City University,
> Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB. Tel: 0171 477 8865. Fax: 0171 477
> 8575. Closing date: Friday September 3rd 1999.
>
> E-mail enquiries should go to [log in to unmask]
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> T.J. Connell
> Professor (Languages for the Professions)
> City University
> Northampton Square
> London EC1V 0HB Tel: 0171-477 8265
> England Fax: 0171-477 8575
>
> Homepage http://www.city.ac.uk/languages
> Why not visit SENAC (Student Electronic Newspaper at City):
> http://www.city.ac.uk/linguanews
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