Position Title: Part-time academic – Environmental Studies

Reporting to: Academic Coordinator/ Academic Senior Manager/ COO and/or their delegate

Probation Period: Twelve (12) months

Rate of pay: €40 per hour.

Main Responsibilities

Members of lecturing academic staff are required to work flexibly within their area of expertise, including off-campus work within the Maltese Islands when necessary, provided that extra hours and any additional expenses are reimbursed in accordance with established criteria.

Responsibilities

Be a member of a team of staff, teaching designated courses and programmes.
Effectively teach and academically support students.
Assist in the development of courses and programmes.
Effectively implement designated study units within the scope of this job description. Through this effective implementation, support the Institute’s Quality Assurance objectives and obligations.
Constantly meet deadlines set out by the Institute's management.

Main Duties

To teach a range of programmes and study units in the area of specialisation
Within the contact hours, and as a temporary arrangement for one semester only, to teach any other subject for which one qualified at MQF Level 4 or higher or in which one has the appropriate industrial experience.
To deliver tutorials, on a one-to-one basis or in group sessions, as necessary.
To undertake all preparation and follow-up work related to one's teaching duties as outlined above.
To constantly update and use appropriate teaching methods and materials.
To assist in the design and development of teaching material and learning resources.
To assist in the drawing up of reports related to one's area of expertise at the Institute.
To liaise with the respective Academic Managers and Academic Coordinators towards the successful delivery of the programmes and short courses and to assist in the preparation and completion of all documentation relating to the submission of programmes to awarding bodies.
To supervise research work by students as per guidelines in this agreement.
To participate in the setting and marking of examination papers and in the continuous assessment of student work, in relation to the courses and programmes taught.
Co-operate with the Academic Managers and Academic Coordinators in the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date programme portfolios containing those items stipulated in the Institute's Quality Assurance Manual.
To ensure that the delivery of all programmes and courses assigned to the academic are in accordance with teaching and learning standards, as provided in the Institute's Quality Assurance Manual.

Duties relating to Student Recruitment and Student Development

To support the ITS Management with the induction of students as and when required.
To assist with the recruitment, interviewing and induction of students.
To co-operate in the conduct of questionnaires / surveys related to programme / course participant’s satisfaction implemented by Management.
To assist students in their academic queries.
To assist in the welfare of students participating in the assigned programmes / courses / study units and make the necessary referrals to the appropriate authorities.

Duties relating to Academic Staff Development

To undertake any CPD carried out during normal working hours as deemed necessary by the Management in accordance with the Institute's strategic aims.
To participate in a personal performance appraisal process as required by the Management and to come to a mutual agreement with the Management and the respective Academic Managers and Academic Coordinators on a number of annual performance objectives and on a personal development programme.
To support the ITS Management with the induction of academic staff as and when required.

Ancillary Duties

To collect and provide required information about students participating in the assigned programmes / courses / study units, including student attendance, assessment and general progress as requested.
To attend section meetings as required.
To chair meetings for one or more teams as assigned.
In the event of absence of another member of academic staff, to co-operate with Management in replacing when necessary and follow required procedures such as class supervision and record students' attendance.
Within the terms of the ITS rules, regulations and policies, to be accountable for the proper use of all staffing and non-staffing resources in the delivery of the programmes and courses within one's area of responsibility.
To liaise with external partners as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of related agreements with them.
To assist and cooperate in one's area of expertise in the publicity and public relations of the Institute's programmes and courses.
To carry out duties of the post with full regard to the Institute's Equal Opportunity Policy.

By the closing time and date of the application, applicants must:

Be in a possession of a minimum of a recognised qualification at Level 5 of the Malta Qualifications Framework in a relevant area AND at least four (4) years relevant and appropriate industrial experience in a supervisory post or related teaching experience; OR
Be in a possession of a recognised qualification at Level 7/6 of the Malta Qualification Framework in a relevant area without lecturing experience

Note:

(a)With respect to qualification produced in response to this call for applications, applicants are required a recognition statement by the Malta Qualification Recognition Information centre (MQRIC) based within the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), or by any other designated authority, as applicable. Such statement should be attached to the application and the original presented at the interview.

(b)Applicants who are not in possession of such a statement may still apply, provided that they submit a copy of the statement to the receiving department/directorate as soon as it is available and, in any case, by not later than one month from closing date of the call for application. Applicants who fail to present the required statement within the one-month period for reason beyond their control may request an extension of this time limit, up to a further one month, from the department/directorate receiving the applications, indicating clearly the reasons for the delay.

Submission of applications:

Interested applicants are to submit their application together with an updated detailed curriculum vitae supported with the necessary documentation, addressed to the Director, People & Culture, by not later than Wednesday 19th August 2026. Applications shall be delivered by email on vacancies@its.edu.mt.

Lecturing Staff

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