Saudi
INTERLINK Language Centers
Al
Yamamah University
Two
ESL Faculty Positions for Men
Starting February 2010
Background: With separate campuses for men and women, Al Yamamah University
(YU) offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, and Computing and
IT as well as an Executive MBA program. English being the medium of instruction,
an intensive English language program is provided by Saudi INTERLINK Language
Center (SILC) during the foundation year(s) to prepare students for their academic
studies. SILC’s other
constituencies are: businesses and government agencies whose personnel
need tailored, short-term programs for special purposes and persons in the larger
community wishing to improve their English language skills for personal, professional,
and study abroad purposes. The INTERLINK Al Yamamah partnership is also aimed
at increasing international understanding and educational exchanges between the
Due to their
shared values and educational philosophies of student-centeredness and an innovative
experiential and project-based curriculum, both institutions have been growing
steadily; they have been recognized for their quality instruction, service orientation,
and focus on student success. Gaining in reputation, their services are sought
by many in both the private sector and governmental agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
o
MA
in TESL/TEFL, ELT or related field (Online degrees without an on-campus component
and certificates in TESL are not accepted). Using the
o
Native
or near-native English proficiency (Teachers whose first language is not English
must have at
least one of their higher education degrees from an institution where the medium
of instruction is English)
o
ESL/EFL
teaching experience to adults (minimum two years)
o
Creativity,
flexibility, commitment, and ability to adapt to an experiential, project- and
needs-based approach to teaching
o
Genuine
commitment to students, the profession and to a learner-centered and humanistic
teaching philosophy espoused by INTERLINK and Al Yamamah University
o
Sensitivity
to cultural differences (ability to adapt to a way of life requiring understanding,
conformity and flexibility)
o
Peace
Corps experience, fluency in other languages and exceptional professional/ humanitarian
work a plus
Responsibilities
o
20
hours of weekly instruction
o
Administrative
duties including record keeping and report writing
o
Participation
in program activities (orientation, testing and placement, etc)
o
Participation
in meetings (with students, faculty, parents, and others on and off campus)
o
Keeping
office hours for meetings with students outside of class
o
Serving
on committees, participating in on- and off-campus activities and events
o
Round-trip transportation to and from
o
Furnished housing
o
Full medical insurance coverage
o
45-day paid annual leave with international
transportation and 20 days of local holidays
o
Local transportation to and from the
University
o
5%
end-of-service bonus for each year of completed contract; and salary increases
of 4%, 5%, and 6% salary increases for years 2, 3, and 4, respectively, with a
maximum salary ceiling of $45,000.
o
Learn
more about SILC by visiting www.ESLus.com
and http://www.yu.edu.sa
o
Send
resume and cover letter to [email protected].
In your cover letter, please
a) provide a brief summary of your educational
philosophy, your reasons for wanting to join SILC, and the dates of your availability;
b)
provide
a list of TESL-related graduate level courses that you have taken; and
c)
indicate “SILC Position Application” in the SUBJECT area of your e-mail.
Application Deadline:
December 1
Applicants following the procedure and meeting requirements
will be contacted within two days. Qualified applicants who do not hear from us
are asked to resend their application materials as the materials may not have
been received.
Updated November 11, 2009