JOB- Coordinator of English Programs at University of Central Asia
Posted by: Dilrabo Jonbekova <dilrabo.jonbekova@ucentralasia.org>
University of Central Asia
School of Professional and Continuing Education
Coordinator of English Programs
The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 by the
governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, and His
Highness the Aga Khan to foster the economic and social development of
Central Asia, especially its vast mountain regions. The International
Treaty and Charter establishing this secular and private University
was signed by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and
Tajikistan, ratified by the respective parliaments, and registered
with the United Nations.
The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) offers
courses that improve employment and income generating opportunities
for youth and adults. The SPCE English programs require continuous
quality assurance, support, and revision. The English programs at SPCE
constitute a significant portion of the School's enrolment and revenue
and require continuous support and revision. In your position as
Coordinator of English Programs, you will support quality assurance
and new program development. You will develop a network of
professionals in English language instruction to access the best
expertise in the field. You will report to the Director of SPCE and
work in harmony and close cooperation with all other personnel of the
University, especially the Senior Instructors of English on each
campus and any advisors or consultants retained by UCA for English programs.
The Coordinator will prepare and revise curricula for SPCE English
programs; Identify teacher training and professional development needs
for the instructors and prepare and deliver customized training
programs to meet these needs; Identify, prioritize, and acquire new
learning resources; Monitor the quality and integrity of exams and
final grade recommendations; and Visit the campuses in three countries
regularly.
The Coordinator must have at least five years of relevant experience
in teaching ESL at the post-secondary level, preferably with a
background in teaching English for Specific Purposes. S/he must also
have a track record in English language curriculum development, the
organization and delivery of programs for the professional development
of language teachers, and management of programs. Outstanding fluency
in English (both written and oral) and a qualification in ESL are
required. A master's degree or equivalent in a relevant area of
specialization is desirable.
The position will be based at the University of Central Asia, Central
Administration Office, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Candidates should submit in English a curriculum vitae, list of three
professional references, and a covering letter to
hr.recruitment@ucentralasia.org. Applications will be reviewed as soon
they are received, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Terms of Reference
Your responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following:
- Initiate and implement continuous improvements in the quality of
delivering instruction on the campuses, curricula, learning resources,
and evaluation of the English programs;
- Prepare and revise curricula for SPCE English programs, including
drafting and testing of course syllabi, curriculum outlines, and
placement tests, and engage a network of professionals in this work;
- Identify teacher training and professional development needs and
opportunities for SPCE's English language instructors, prepare
customized training programs to meet these needs, and deliver training
and classroom teaching observations of the instructors;
- Identify, prioritize, and acquire new learning resources in the
most cost-effective manner;
- Monitor the quality and integrity of exams and final grade
recommendations for students in the English language programs;
- Develop new model exams and correct existing exams used for the
English programs;
- Assist in the updating of promotional materials for English programs;
- Draft and revise concept notes and program proposals for new
courses and programs;
- Assist with the recruitment of new instructors and promotion of
other instructors by interviewing and evaluating candidates;
- Coordinate regular meetings between the senior instructors on each
campus to identify and follow up on issues that arise with the English
programs, solve problems, and share best practices; and
- Visit the campuses on a regular basis to better carry about the
above and other functions.
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