Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication - Korean (Fixed-term)
University of Nottingham School of Humanities
Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham is seeking seven Teaching Associates to deliver language teaching for clinical communication in British Sign Language, French, Arabic, Arabic for false beginners (part-time), German, Spanish (part-time), and Korean.
Job description
These full-time roles include 12.5 hours teaching per week (medical students), convening the 'Language for Clinical Communication' module, and developing supporting materials. You will also contribute to assessment design and marking, and engage in departmental activities.
We are looking for candidates with a degree in the relevant language, native or near-native proficiency, and experience in communicative language teaching. A PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification is essential. Experience in higher education and using e-learning tools is desirable.
You will be part of a vibrant, inclusive department committed to excellence in language education.
Requirements
- Degree in Korean or the relevant language
- Native or near-native proficiency in Korean
- Experience in communicative language teaching
- PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience in higher education (desirable)
- Experience using e-learning tools (desirable)
Company overview
The University of Nottingham School of Humanities is a multi-disciplinary academic school within the University of Nottingham, a prestigious Russell Group public research university in Nottingham, England. The School comprises five departments: Classics and Archaeology, History, Music, Philosophy, and Theology and Religious Studies (TRS). Together, these disciplines offer diverse perspectives on the most significant aspects of human life and culture, including ethics, knowledge, evidence, and the individual's place in society. The School is known for its rigorous academic programs that develop transferable skills highly valued by employers, including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication. Located on the University Park Campus, the School of Humanities engages in world-class research and provides undergraduate and postgraduate education across its disciplines. Its graduates are sought after across various sectors due to the versatile skills acquired through humanities education. The School is led by Professor Jonathan Tallant, Head of School, and serves as a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to exploring profound questions about human experience.