Part D

Attachment 3 - Position Classification Standards (PCSs) for Foundation/Uniprep Teaching Employees

A. Foundation/Uniprep Teaching Level A

A.1 Principal Accountabilities

A Foundation/Uniprep teaching employee is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University, and to carry out activities to develop professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline.

A.2 Indicative Duties

Teach ESL/Foundation/Uniprep to international students.
Take an organisational role in the conduct of Foundation/Uniprep, if requested.
Assist with teacher-student consultations concerning Foundation/Uniprep course matters.
Assist in the development of Foundation/Uniprep materials to be used at the Centre or at any other location in which the University is involved.
Assist in the development of tests for use in the various courses offered by the Centre.
Undertake any other duties related to the teaching and learning of Foundation/UniPrep courses, as requested by the delegated office, or the Head of Centre.

A.3 Education, Experience and Job Knowledge

An appropriate degree together with an approved TESL qualification *.
Knowledge of current trends and practices of ESL/EFL and preparatory programs as these apply to teaching Foundation/Uniprep students.
Extensive knowledge of English language assessment applicable to the standards set for entry into further study.
Knowledge of the cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds of the main groups of oncampus and external students in Foundation/Uniprep courses.
A knowledge of broad issues in the area of Australia's international students programmes.

* Formal qualifications may be offset by extensive relevant experience.

B. Foundation/Uniprep Teaching Level B

B.1 Principal Accountabilities

Coordinate Foundation / UNIPREP programs for on campus and/or external students.
Provide leadership and guidance to the teachers.
Liaise with external partners, other campus coordinators, teaching and administrative employees and on campus students of the programs.

B.2 Indicative Duties

Teach ESL/Foundation/Uniprep classes, as appropriate.
Undertake examiner and/or moderator duties as appropriate.
Oversee the development of new courses and/or upgrading of the current courses.
Oversee recommendations for pathways into further studies.
Facilitate compliance procedures in relation to student enrolments/attendance as directed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Deal with all Foundation/Uniprep student matters.
Deal with day to day employee matters.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre on professional development activities for Uniprep/English Language teaching employees.
Organise classes and timetables in the Centre, together with classroom, library and laboratory bookings for teaching purposes.
Organise employees to teach, moderate and mark for oncampus and/or external students.
Delegate activities to teachers as appropriate.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre on appointment of new employees for the Centre.
Liaise with the Head of the Centre and/or Senior Administrative personnel on the development of a budget for the running of the Centre.

B.3 Education, Experience And Job Knowledge

A Master's degree in TESOL or equivalent qualification*.
Knowledge of current trends and practices of ESL/EFL as these apply to teaching students and developing learning materials.
Extensive knowledge of English language assessment applicable to the standards set for entry into further study.
Extensive experience in teaching intensive English language programmes for international students.
Extensive knowledge of the cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds of the main groups who comprise the on-campus and external students in Foundation/Uniprep courses.
A working knowledge of the current national requirements as they pertain to providers of services for overseas students.
Demonstrated ability in management and administration.

* Formal qualifications may be offset by extensive relevant experience.