Director of Academic Language & Learning

TESOL International Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education organization in Manchester seeks a professional to lead the English Language Proficiency Framework implementation at UKMC. The role involves managing the Academic Language & Learning Hub and designing assessments to ensure student proficiency. Candidates are required to have a postgraduate qualification in a related field and expertise in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to teaching excellence and student success in a forward-looking institution.

Qualifications

• Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE is desirable.
• Experience managing a learning centre or writing lab is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the UKMC English Language Proficiency Framework.
• Design and oversee the UKMC Diagnostic English Language Test.
• Manage the Academic Language & Learning Hub.
• Maintain the Language Assessment Handbook.
• Develop staff development sessions on English proficiency assessment.

Skills

Expertise in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Academic writing development

Language assessment understanding

Curriculum integration knowledge

Experience in academic English support interventions

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Academic Literacy, or related field

Job description

A national education organization in Manchester seeks a professional to lead the English Language Proficiency Framework implementation at UKMC. The role involves managing the Academic Language & Learning Hub and designing assessments to ensure student proficiency. Candidates are required to have a postgraduate qualification in a related field and expertise in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to teaching excellence and student success in a forward-looking institution.