Lecturers for Teaching English
The University
Qatar University is an established and dynamic institution dedicated to achieving excellence in providing quality education to its students. It is the largest and only state-supported university in Qatar. Embracing globalization, QU provides a diverse environment, employing faculty members from over 40 countries. For more information about QU please visit our Web page at:
http://qu.edu.qa
The College
The Mission of the QU's Foundation Program is to prepare high school graduates to meet the minimum common entrance requirements, in English, Math, and Computing Skills set by the University. Comprehensive curricula, the latest textbooks and teacher-prepared materials are all used to equip students with the necessary skills to pursue competitive College programs. With more than 2000 students and 115 teachers, the Foundation Program offers a dynamic and stimulating, yet professionally challenging, work environment.
The Foundation Program seeks to recruit competent and enthusiastic lecturers of EFL/ESL for the academic year 2006-2007, commencing in September, 2006. Responsibilities include teaching a maximum of 20 contact hours per week; student counseling/advising; and participation in testing, curriculum development, departmental committees, community service and professional development activities. Candidates must be willing to work in a dynamic, changing, stimulating and challenging environment.
For complete position profiles, please go to
http://recruit.qu.edu.qa
Preferred Start Date: 01-September 2006
Application Deadline: 31-January 2006
Competencies & Qualifications:
Ability to contribute to a new program;
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in using CALL and e-learning; Excellent computer and IT skills;
Master's degree in TEFL/TESOL or Applied Linguistics; Minimum of three years of University level teaching experience; Experience in testing and curriculum development; and International College experience is desirable.
Benefits:
Competitive tax-exempted income;
Three-year contract;
Furnished accommodation.
Annual air tickets to employee, spouse and children; Public health care to employee and family members. Educational expenses of employee's children in accordance with QU policies.
Documents to be submitted:
Curriculum vitae with cover letter;
Letter of Interest outlining your teaching, research and professional philosophies and expertise; Evidence of curriculum development and copies of completed teaching evaluations, publications and educational sector interactions; and
At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
Apply electronically to
http://recruit.qu.edu.qa 
