About the Job

Overview

Academy Faculty – ESL EFL Instructor

American International College - Kuwait City for the 2020-2021 Academic year

The Academy at the American International College, Kuwait, invites applications for full-time, ESL/EFL faculty beginning November 2020. AIC welcomes faculty with a vision of excellence in instruction and a commitment to students’ academic success.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior teaching experience in an Intensive English program, preferably outside the U.S.
• Demonstrated experience using a range of teaching methods, instructional materials, and forms of assessment
• Experience teaching multi-level classes or EAP courses such as Business English or test preparation
• Prior ESL/EFL teaching experience at the college or university level
• Master's degree in TESOL, TEFL, or Applied Linguistics from an accredited American university

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Teach a maximum of 20 contact hours per week
• Hold a minimum of five office hours per week
• Prepare teaching materials and assess student performance for assigned courses
• Participate in department, campus, and cross-college meetings and committees
• Provide student guidance to develop academic habits for college success
• Submit student attendance and grade records
• Assist with pre- and post-semester language proficiency testing and scoring
• Assist with tasks related to student placement, advising, registration, orientation, curriculum development, and textbook selection
• Participate in professional development activities
• Perform other academic and administrative duties as assigned to provide a high- quality learning experience for students

About American International College:

AIC is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2020. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIC’s programs are designed to lead to Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, and Business where the language of instruction is English. The Academy prepares students for academic success by offering courses on developing English (EFL) and math skills. For more information about AIC visit: www.aic.edu.kw< /a>

Compensation and Benefits

AIC offers competitive salaries and benefits package that includes housing. Interested applicants are requested to provide a cover letter, CV and the contact information for three academic or professional references to: recruitment@aic.edu.kw

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