English Teacher Coordinator
Type of contract: Full-time
Position in the organizational structure: Attached to the Education department of the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ), under the supervision of the Head of Education Department of UFAZ.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and update English language curriculum in accordance with the university's academic standards and language proficiency goals.
- Collaborate with the curriculum committee to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies and materials.
- Create an entrance examination for the placement of first-year students.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate English language faculty members.
- Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance their teaching skills.
- Monitor and evaluate English language classes to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and teaching standards.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
- Develop and administer assessments to measure student progress and language proficiency.
- Analyze assessment data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies accordingly.
Job requirements:
- A master's degree in English, Linguistics, Education, or a related field is usually required.
- Experience and academic qualifications in language assessment and placement testing are preferred.
- Leadership or management experience, particularly in the educational sector, is also preferred.
- A strong understanding of English language teaching methodologies, linguistics principles, and language acquisition theories is necessary.
- Knowledge of relevant educational technologies and software used in language instruction is essential.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are required to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others, are essential.
- The ability to identify challenges or issues within language programs and develop creative solutions to address them is necessary.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring teachers and providing professional development opportunities is valued.
Interested candidates are requested to submit in PDF format in English language:
(1) a letter of interest and motivation specifying suitability for the position
(2) an updated resume
Send materials via e-mail by specifying the Job Title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about UFAZ, please visit www.ufaz.az.