Expression of Interest
Casual Part-time Posts for Sociology Advanced and Intermediate Classes
Junior College

The mission of the Junior College is to provide a high quality, inclusive and holistic learning experience intended to enhance the knowledge and lifelong skills needed for higher education, active citizenship, employment and life itself.

Junior College offers a two-year programme in Sociology Advanced and Intermediate levels. During the academic year 2026/2027, the Department of Sociology may require the services of casual part-time lecturers to assist in the teaching of Sociology at the advanced and intermediate levels.

The lecturing sessions will be based on the respective syllabi and teaching the MATSEC Advanced and/or Intermediate level Sociology.

The appointee is expected to:

• Be in possession of a relevant first-degree and a post-graduate qualification in the subject they are applying for. However, applicants with a first degree only may be considered. Relevant experience is considered an asset;
• Be able to teach Sociology at Intermediate and/or Advanced level;
• Deliver teaching sessions as assigned by the Administration;
• Be digital-literate as all communications with students and colleagues is done through emails and VLE (Virtual Learning Environment);
• Support students by providing the necessary learning material using the relevant online platforms of Junior College;
• Prepare and update course material in line with the syllabus;
• Assess students continuously;
• Mark 1^st year end-of-year exam scripts as necessary
• Keep record of own work, of attendance and assessment of students and forward such information to the College Administration as requested;
• Manage classes in accordance with ethical standards and the students’ code of behaviour;
• Help students in their holistic educational development to enable each to achieve their potential;
• Liaise with the respective Subject and Area Coordinators.

The pool of staff may be composed of current secondary and post-secondary school teachers and post-graduate student tutors. Other suitably qualified candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The formal teaching duties shall be carried out between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Friday according to timetable slots. Availabilities can be discussed at a later stage.

Remuneration

The remuneration is €40 per hour.

Application Procedures

Candidates are required to upload their curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted preferably in English) through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Sunday, 21 June 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further information may be obtained from the website: http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/vacancies.

Office of the University,
Msida, 28 May 2026

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