English Lecturers Needed: Public University in Kurdistan
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Alex Cooper
This ESL English teaching position has been posted by Alex Cooper, apply now for this great job to teach English in Iraq. More job details below.
About the Job
Overview
The University of Raparin Language & Development Center is looking for native English teachers to join a mixed staff of Kurdish and foreign professionals. At this moment, the LDC team includes teachers from the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
The role will include 20 hours/week of classroom instruction, along with up to 8 office hours. There are also opportunities to lead workshops, seminars, and smaller conferences at the university. Staff will teach ESL to undergraduate students as well as teaching general English and IELTS courses to a wide range of ages.
About Ranya:
Ranya is a mountain town on the Iran/Iraq border. In the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, there is an autonomous government and high levels of security. Ranya is known for its surrounding mountains, Lake Dukan, archaeological sites and hospitable people.
The University of Raparin is the only public institute in Kurdistan to employ foreign teachers making it an interesting opportunity to be immersed in the culture and help develop the public education sector.
Qualifications:
" Possess a TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA or similar certifications.
" Bachelors degree or higher in any field
" Experience with young learners and adults of all levels as well as preparing students for IELTS and TOEFL is highly valued.
" Experience working in the Middle-East or surrounding regions highly valued
" Native English speakers only
Job benefits:
" 2,500,000 Iraqi Dinar for Bachelors degree minus tax
" 3,000,000 Iraqi Dinar for Masters degree minus tax
" 3,500,000 Iraqi Dinar for P.H.D. minus tax
" Fully furnished accommodation including electricity, internet, water and gas
" 2 weeks paid vacation plus all national holidays