Assistant Language Lecturer
Assistant Language Lecturer in Academic English
Ghent University – Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
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Last application date: 7th July 2017
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Interviews will begin immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply without delay as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate
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Department: Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology (KR01) – [program for Higher Education language and communication skills]
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Contract: 1 year contract, renewable (max. 4 years).
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Degree: Master degree in one of the following: English Language Teaching, English Language, or related area. PhD is preferred.
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Level: Significant university-level teaching experience both in overseas non-native contexts, as well as within European or Western English language contexts.
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Occupancy rate: 100%.
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Vacancy type: Academic Assisting Staff.
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of assistant language lecturer, starting from 28th August, 2017. It concerns a full-time position for a period of one-year, renewable.
Profile of the candidate
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Will hold a Masters degree (preferably PhD) from a reputable university in the areas of English Language Teaching or related areas. Further relevant teaching qualifications will also be preferable (e.g. DELTA etc).
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Have a strong record of teaching experience at the university level in a range of cultural contexts. Preferably, in Korea, other East Asia contexts, and in European or native-English dominant contexts, eg. teaching in UK/USA higher education.
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Must have experience of teaching academic writing programs (for a specific purpose); teaching and tutoring presentation and communication skills, and be highly proficient in offering feedback to students using a wide range of methods and technologies.
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Candidates should be experienced and confident in the use of online learning platforms for student communication, and will bring suggestions on how to further enhance the student learning experience.
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Experience in curriculum and programme development at the university-level is a plus.
Job description
- To provide teaching and extensive student correction and feedback within the English for Academic Studies courses at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea.
- To tutor students individually and in group-sessions on language, communication and study related issues.
- To assist his/her supervisor in the development and expansion of the program for Higher Education language and communication skills, through curriculum development, materials development, and the development of knowledge on the First Year Experience at the campus.
Starting date: 28th August, 2017
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This brand new campus is located in Incheon, South-Korea. GUGC-K integrates educational and research facilities in a single building. Ghent University has the ambition to organize a first-rate, truly European education in Asia and to develop excellent research in the fields of Molecular biotechnology, Environmental and Food technology
The candidate will work under the supervision of prof. Michael Dunne located at the campus in Korea.
For non-Korean citizens, free accommodation and a yearly travel budget are foreseen. An attractive European-rated salary is offered. GUGC-K is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent as soon as possible, and no later than 7th July by email to prof. Michael Dunne (michael.dunne@ghent.ac.kr). Applicants must submit a CV with accompanying letter, which specifically explains the relevance of past experience to the offered job position. Copies of degrees, and other relevant credentials and references will be sought at a later date. Please merge all documents into one PDF file, and email with the subject heading “Job Position: Assistant Language Lecturer - Name”.
We regret that due to the high volume of interest, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For any additional inquiries, please contact by email only.
