Higher education lecturer
Higher education lecturers instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, which is predominantly academic in nature. They may have job titles such as senior lecturer or professor. They work with their teaching and research assistants for the preparation of lectures and exams, for grading papers and exams, for leading laboratory practices, and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field, publish their findings and liaise with their academic colleagues.
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Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- apply blended learning
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- apply teaching strategies
- assess students
- assist students in their learning
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- develop course outline
- give constructive feedback
- guarantee students' safety
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- liaise with educational staff
- liaise with educational support staff
- manage personal professional development
- mentor individuals
- perform classroom management
- prepare lesson content
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- synthesise information
- teach in academic or vocational contexts
- think abstractly
- write work-related reports
Essential Knowledge
- assessment processes
- curriculum objectives
- university procedures
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Education
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