Lecturer in Academic Writing, Employability and APO Officer

The Job
We are currently seeking teachers to deliver modules and workshops on academic writing, supporting skills, and employability, as well as to serve as Academic Practice Officers. The preferred start date for this position is January 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible.

The role

The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching non-credit Academic Workshop modules, instructing students in soft skills, conducting orientation week sessions, and designing and delivering various ad-hoc academic support activities. Additionally, the candidates will join the Academic Integrity team, where they will investigate allegations of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, cheating, and falsification of academic records.

Furthermore, candidates will collaborate closely with the Head of Academic Support and Integrity on projects focused on employability and alumni engagement. This will include supporting the development of employability strategies, assisting with organizing and/or facilitating workshops, maintaining alumni networks, and contributing to various initiatives, involving social media, to enhance both alumni relations and employability efforts, all with the goal of improving career readiness.

The Requirements for the Position

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

A relevant master’s degree as the minimum requirement, though a Ph.D. is preferred.

Exceptional English language skills, both spoken and written (Danish is not required). Note that proficiency in English must be at a high academic level, suitable for teaching in an academic setting.

Relevant college-level teaching experience; research experience is an advantage.

Experience in administering courses in a hybrid online/onsite format.

Experience in employability program development and alumni engagement (desirable).

Strong IT skills, including the ability to develop and test online course materials.

Proactivity, curiosity, and independence.

Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player.

A talent for cultural understanding and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and students from Europe, Asia, and around the world.

Danish work and residence permit, if applicable.

Employment
Employment will be secured as per collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the AC trade union.

At Niels Brock, we want to ensure working conditions that provide a good balance between work life and family life. Employees at Niels Brock with children under the age of 3 have the opportunity to apply for reduced time of 10% without salary reduction.

About us

For more than 30 years, Niels Brock has offered a range of British university degrees in cooperation with De Montfort University, Leicester. Our students are international and primarily from South Asia. They come to us with a diversity of educational, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as having English as their second language. We are dedicated to delivering world class education through inclusive and cross-cultural instruction methods that require pedagogical as well as didactic flexibility.

About you

You are an aspiring or experienced tutor who genuinely enjoys interacting with adult international students. In addition to excellent communicative skills, you have a keen eye for details and deadlines as well as a natural focus on continuous improvement. As a colleague you are team-oriented and helpful with a keen interest in knowledge-sharing.

Further information

For more information, please contact Head of Academic Support and Integrity Raquel López Fernández at [email protected]

Application and closing day for applications

Deadline for applications is November 25th, 2024, 12:00 pm. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the application deadline.

You are advised to submit your documents (explained below) as soon as possible.

Please submit a CV and cover letter. In addition, please attach a copy of your graduate transcript(s). Note, however, that applications without copies of transcripts or a list of your graduate level courses and grades will not be considered.

Niels Brock is an equal opportunity employer and encourage everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

About Niels Brock

Niels Brock, the parent institution for Niels Brock International, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Niels Brock expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Niels Brock is one of the largest educational institutions in Denmark with more than 7,000 students.

We have taught business subjects for more than 140 years, building up experience and establishing solid networks throughout Denmark and the world. It is our ambition to be the most global and innovative business college in Denmark. We develop and offer education and training which provide the Danish and global business communities with the proper competencies to enhance cooperation and competitiveness, and we are widely recognized for our academically and pedagogically skilled faculty members and dedicated students.

For further information, please visit www.copenhagenbusinesscollege.com