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Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Position: Russian Language and Literature Instructor

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Institution: 㽶Ӱ

Deadline: date open

Job Description:

The General Education Department invites applications for a full-time position in Russian Language and Literature Instructor beginning August 1, 2024. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service to the department and institution.

Responsibilities include:

- Teaching Russian Language and Literature to the undergraduate students ranging from beginners to advanced levels.

- Developing innovative and engaging curriculum materials to support language instruction and cultural immersion.

- Conducting scholarly research in the field of Russian language and literature, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic conferences.

- Contributing to the academic community through departmental and university service, including participation in committees and engagement with relevant academic organizations.

Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Russian Language and Literature.

- Proficient command of academic English.

- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Russian as a foreign language at the university level for more than three years.

- Strong research agenda and potential for scholarly productivity in the field of Russian language and literature.

- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity in the classroom.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to gened@auca.kg and human_resources@auca.kg :

  1. Cover letter detailing a candidate’s teaching philosophy, research interests, and why one is a suitable candidate for the position.
  2. Curriculum vitae with three professional references.

㽶Ӱ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our community. We encourage applications from candidates who contribute to the diversity of our university.

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the position or application process, please contact at gened@auca.kg.

FYSem/SYSem Position

Assistant Professor

FYSem/SYSem Position: Assistant Professor

Status: Full-time

Program: First-Year Seminar, Second-Year Seminar, and English Composition

Deadline: date open

The Department of General Education at the 㽶Ӱ invites applications from candidates for 2 full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The position will involve teaching at least six undergraduate-level courses a year (three per semester) in First-year Seminar (FYS), Second-year Seminar (SYS), and English Composition. These courses are General Education requirements for the joint 㽶Ӱ̧–Bard College degree, focusing on developing and enhancing students’ basic skills in academic reading, writing, thinking, and speaking. FYS and English Composition are taught in combination, based on a common syllabus across all sections, with a focus on key texts and ideas in historical thought and cultural monuments. SYS is a topics course that continues and builds upon the work of FYS and English Composition, with individual faculty free to choose the topic of the course based on their teaching and research expertise. Accommodations in teaching load may be offered based on research activities. Responsibilities also include service activities at the departmental and university levels.

REQUIREMENTS

  • MA/MSc or Ph.D., preferably in arts, humanities, or social sciences
  • Experience of teaching in an English-medium university environment
  • Excellent command of Academic English (all courses are taught in English)
  • Evidence of experience and commitment to writing-based pedagogy

APPLICATION DETAILS

The deadline for applications is open. Shortlisted candidates may expect to be contacted for an interview. The start date is August 1, 2024.

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy, and why you are suitable for the position
  • CV with two references

Please submit your applications both to the General Education Office gened@auca.kg and to the Office of Human Resources at human_resources@auca.kg with the subject line “Application for FYS/SYS/Comp. (GenEd Assistant Professor)”

For any questions or concerns, please contact the FYS/SYS Director and Co-Chair of the General Education Department at conde_m@auca.kg

ESL/EFL Instructor

NGA - New Generation Academy

Position: ESL/EFL Instructor

Job type: Full-time/Part-time

Department: NGA - New Generation Academy (㽶Ӱ’s Preparatory Program)

The 㽶Ӱ’s New Generation Academy is seeking an ESL/EFL specialist to teach English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL Test Preparation, Academic Research Writing courses for the Fall and Spring semesters of 2024-2025 academic year.

New Generation Academy is 㽶Ӱ’s one-year preparatory program aimed at preparing students for 㽶Ӱ admission exams and liberal arts undergraduate education requirements.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting directly to the NGA Director, the ESL/EFL Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the NGA curriculum; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the Program; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops and meetings.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and education.

Qualification requirements:

  • BA in Humanities preferably in TESOL/TEFL and/or certification in TESOL/TEFL/CELTA are required;
  • MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics preferred;
  • Minimum one-year university/college-level experience teaching ESL/EFL;
  • Strong background in English grammar;
  • Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills;
  • Basic computer skills; good knowledge of online teaching platforms such as Zoom
  • Ability to move from building to building between classes and across college campus buildings;

Duties:

Area of Teaching: English language (English for Academic Purposes, Oral Expression for Academic and Professional Context, Academic Research Writing and Presentation Skills, and TOEFL Test Preparation)

Conditions:

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus and two Letters of Reference (scanned copies are acceptable) to nga@auca.kg (Subject: "ESL/EFL Instructor Vacancy") and put the Office of Human Resources cc-ed in your e-mail at: by August 9, 2024.

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