Position:	Assistant Director: English Language Programs
Reports to:	Director Pre-UG
Location:	Chittagong (BD)

 

Main Responsibilities:

The English Language Program Assistant Director is responsible for all Pre-UG English language courses (textbooks, curriculum, scheduling, oversight) including General Studies, ESL, Foundation, Immersion, Community School, University Staff English Support, and Vocational Training.

Specifically, the Assistant Director will:

• Develop, establish, and regularly review all English language curricula.
• Establish and support an English immersive program.
• Create specially tailored English language courses to newly arrived students as needed.
• In conjunction with the Learning Center Director, create tutorials for students within the program.
• In conjunction with the Director of Student Success & Wellness, create IEPs for students.
• Coordinate schedules of teachers and tutors.
• Oversee and meet regularly with head teachers of each level.
• Attend meetings with level groups as required.
• Assist with professional development of English language faculty as needed.
• Recruit new faculty and tutors in conjunction with the Director of Pre-Undergraduate Programs
• Orient, train, support and lead the efforts of the English language teaching program faculty.
• Coordinate faculty observations including occasional classroom observations
• Assess and evaluate learning outcomes as required by UG.
• Maintain English language programs data

Other Requirements:

• MA or Ph.D. in TESOL. (CELTA or TEFL preferred).
• 5+ years of experience teaching ESL at a post-secondary level.
• Senior Management experience within an educational setting.
• Experience leading teams and individuals.
• Experience in curriculum and program development.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse, displaced, and/or marginalized populations
• Exceptional interpersonal and social-emotional skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed education.

Compensation & other benefits:  According to AUW policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter and three references (Name & Contact Information) addressing to jobs@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.