Lecturer, English as a Foreign Language

University of Doha for Science and Technology UDST

Reporting to the Academic Manager of Foundation Studies, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a broad range of preparatory courses within the Foundation Program Unit.

The successful candidate will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. They will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. They will also coordinate, manage, and control projects within the program area, as well as participate, lead, and organize student and community-facing events. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the university and beyond.

Education and Experience Requirements
Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are provided below.

Education

A master's degree in TEFL or a related- program of study from an internationally recognized university with undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in mathematics and/or biological sciences
• Professional Certification such as CELTA, DELTA, Trinity CertTESOL
• Record of successful participation/leadership in assessment projects
• Record of successful participation/leadership in technology-enhanced learning

Other Required Skills:

• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes.