Language Director (Teaching Fellow) in German
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jun 18, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
The University of Bristol seeks to appoint a full-time Language Director (Teaching Fellow) in German from 1 September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide leadership in developing our portfolio of German language courses. You will be expected to play an instrumental role in the life of the School. In particular, we are committed to an enterprising outlook, engaging with potential partners both within the University and in the city of Bristol and beyond.
You will be expected to contribute to language teaching at all levels. This may include a focus on professional language use, business culture, translation and interpreting studies, or the practice of language teaching. You will be responsible for managing a team of teaching staff and work with the Director of Foreign Language Teaching to ensure that the curriculum continues to be innovative and forward looking to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In addition, you will have oversight and responsibility for the Year Abroad and support and coordinate extracurricular activities.
You will also play a key role in quality assurance and embedding and disseminating best practice. This may include publication of practice-based research and support for colleagues engaging in scholarship related to the teaching and learning of languages.
You will have native or near native competence in German and English, a relevant postgraduate qualification in language teaching or applied linguistics and extensive experience of language teaching in Higher Education.
The closing date for applications is midnight 18 June 2018. The selection process will include a presentation and an interview panel in the week commencing 16 July 2018.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Ian Foster, Director of Foreign Language Teaching, email: ian.foster@bristol.ac.uk
The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
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