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> Instructors for SELI
> Application Process for SELI
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The call for instructor applications for the 2008-2009 academic year has been re-opened.
All interested candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible.
Ozyegin University, Istanbul, is a new university which will open its faculties and schools to students in September 2008. Set up as a not-for-profit educational trust, the University aims to attract high quality undergraduates both from Turkey and internationally for a top flight education in the medium of English. Strategically situated in a superb location near the shores of the Bosphorus, and established under the guidance of some of the most successful members of the academic community, the University has high expectations of its faculty and aims to be one of the top educational institutions in Europe within a short period of time.
The School of English Language Instruction (SELI) is seeking a number of well qualified and experienced language instructors, both locally and internationally, to teach English and Academic Skills. They will be members of the Preparatory Language Program of SELI, which is due to welcome its first cohort of 150 students in 2008.
Instructors will work as part of a dynamic team, under the Director of SELI, charged with establishing and delivering an effective curriculum focused on language and academic skills, and contributing to the development of both formative and summative assessment systems to monitor and measure progress.
Instructors will form part of the founding team of the university. They will need to be able to: operate in a context of innovation; work as part of a team of highly competent professionals and foster a supportive and collegial environment; achieve high standards of curriculum delivery and learning outcomes; evaluate learning reliability and competently; and, help develop the whole person needs of students, including critical thinking, study skills, and academic confidence.
The Board is interested in appointing instructors without delay. Interested candidates should send their application immediately. The Board reserves the right to make appointments as soon as suitable candidates are found. Short-listed candidates should be prepared to travel to Istanbul for interview (a round-trip economy airline ticket will be provided).
Applications (IN ENGLISH ONLY) should include all of the following and should be submitted through the Application Form for SELI:
A letter of application outlining strengths and reasons for applying for the post. (maximum 2 pages of A4)
A statement outlining educational beliefs and teaching style (maximum 2 pages of A4).
An up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume (maximum 4 pages of A4), with at least three referees, including contact email and phone.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have most, and preferably all, of the following attributes:
Excellent teaching skills and ability to promote effective learning at a range of levels
Knowledge of curriculum planning and staging, preferably in an academic setting
Ability to design a range of assessment tools at a range of levels, and familiarity with standardized testing procedures
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability and willingness to take initiative
Highly organized, task-oriented, and computer literate
Ability to work in an innovative environment, with high tolerance of ambiguity
Post-graduate teaching qualifications or Diploma, with at least a Masters, or higher, in a relevant field
Extensive teaching experience (at least 5 years), preferably in an academic setting
The Board operates an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Compensation:
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary will be very competitive reflecting the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Contracts will be initially for two years, with the opportunity to renew on a yearly basis. Benefits include a housing allowance and private accident/health insurance.
Contact Person:
Hande Deniz
Administrator, SELI
seli.recruiting ozyegin.edu.tr
Tel: +90 216 559 21 15
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