EFL teachers needed at Sohar University, Oman

Sohar University: Sultanate of Oman

Sohar University is seeking to appoint EFL teachers for their University Preparation Programme (UPP) for academic year 2005/2006.

The UPP is a one year programme designed to prepare Omani high school graduates to enter the university's academic faculties, where the medium of instruction is English. All classes are coed and are taught by both male and female teachers. On entry level to UPP the majority of students have an elementary level of English. The students are very pleasant and cooperative.
At present there are about 30 UPP teachers.

Sohar is situated in the north of Oman approximately half way between Dubai (UAE) and Muscat the capital of Oman ( approx 2 hours drive either way).

There are no international or western style schools in Sohar, and English medium education is virtually non-existent. There is an Indian run English medium pre-primary school for children up to 5-6 years old.

Accommodation in Sohar is good value. A spacious 2 bedroom modern flat can be rented for less than 100 Omani Rials. A large 3-4 bedroom villa is about 120 - 160 OR. Flats and villas are almost always unfurnished - no air con, cookers, fridges etc.

Requirements:
Applicants must:-
* be native speakers.
* hold a first degree and / or higher degree from a recognized western university.
* have a TESOL/TEFL Qualification e.g. CELTA / DELTA or Trinity Cert / Diploma.
* have a minimum of two years overseas experience. Middle East experience is a plus.
* Have the ability to work in a team with high level communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate a commitment towards ongoing professional development.
* Be flexible in working hours (evening and summer courses)

Package:
* Commensurate with qualifications and experience
* Basic monthly tax-free salary: from 500 - 700 OR + 125 Housing allowance + 75 transport allowance.
* 37 hour work week - contact hours may fluctuate, averaging 20 hours a week. (approx 900 hours per academic year) Class hours are 50 minutes.
* Occasional Class cover = 2 hours per week. (not included in contact hours)
* 49 days paid annual leave + all Omani local holidays
* Annual paid airfares to home country for staff, spouse and up to 2 children.
* Medical scheme for staff, spouse and up to 2 children.

Note: There is no furniture allowance.

Please e-mail
* your CV
* the names and e-mail address of three referees (including your current or most recent employer / supervisor)
* Certified copies of all degrees and relevant certificates and diplomas and transcripts will be required after successful interview.

e-mail to: personnel@soharuni.edu.om

copies to: vcoffice@soharuni.edu.om

m.croskery@soharuni.edu.om