Career Opportunity with SIMAD English Skills Program
SIMAD University is currently seeking qualified Instructors of English as an Additional Language to join our teaching team in the English Skills Program.
The English Skills Program, which is part of the Institute of Modern Languages, is an in-sessional English program developed in partnership with Ednastics that builds the academic English and study skills of Simad University students for greater success in their degree programs and beyond. Based on the latest best practices in second language teaching and learning, the curriculum will allow students to effectively function in and graduate from a university with English as the principal language of instruction. Students will also learn a wide range of skills, including critical thinking and study skills, which are all vital for students to perform well in any undergraduate program offered nationally or internationally. The program uses an integrated curriculum, which means students will learn all English skills together through relevant, exciting, and meaningful content. Students will listen and read extensively using English language labs as well as meaningful supplementary reading materials.
Position Title: English Language Instructor
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (TESL, English, Education, Linguistics, Arts, etc.)
Basic IT skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Postgraduate certificate, diploma or MA/M.Ed. in TESL or Applied Linguistics
Previous experience teaching English
International/multicultural experience
Responsibilities:
20 teaching hours/week
20 office hours /week (includes meetings, PD, student support, marking, and prep.)
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on level of education and experience
Accommodation in a security-enhanced community
One month of paid vacation per year and public holidays
Contact:
Interested applicants, please send your CV, cover letter, certificates, and transcripts to the following e-mail address: teach@simad.edu.so
The Deadline for receiving applications is on Wednesday, 31st August 2022, at 1:00 pm.
Interviews for qualified applications will be conducted physically, through Skype or telephone.
