Ref: HP833-86

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Australian College of Kuwait seeks successful and experienced English Language Instructors to start September 2016, to join its English Language and Foundation Skills Programme.

The positions are principally required for the delivery and assessment of English language skills, and may also include Study Skills, Report Writing, and Personal Development Skills. The positions report to the Head of English Language Department.

Requirements

- Masters Degree in relevant discipline, preferably in areas of Applied Linguistics, Adult Literacy or TESOL
- Professional certification in teaching English language such as CELTA Grade B or above, TESOL, TEFL or other relevant certification
- Minimum of 4 years relevant adult teaching experience, preferably within a variety of international settings and/or with Arab learners
- Information Technology (IT) skills – Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of English proficiency

Desirable criteria:
- Professional certification in teaching, such as PGCE or QTS (UK)
- Bachelors degree related to Education
- Previous experience in teaching business or engineering English
- Experience in developing reading and writing curricula

Your CV should include:
- A summary of your teaching experience;
- Your nationality, date of birth (for visa purposes), and
- The names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be an academic supervisor.

The Australian College of Kuwait is a private institution providing tertiary-level education to approximately 2500 students in the State of Kuwait. Programmes at ACK lead to vocational diploma and bachelor degrees in a number of engineering and business disciplines. As the language of instruction is English, intensive English language programs and foundation skills courses are offered as preparatory studies for selected students prior to entry into the Business and Engineering programs.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive – No tax payable in Kuwait.

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the Company

The Australian College of Kuwait has been established under Kuwait Law 34/2000, governing private universities in Kuwait, to provide internationally recognized and accredited education and training to the Business, Engineering, and Maritime sectors. It was licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education under Amiri Decree 141/2003 and commenced operation in October 2004.

The Australian College of Kuwait is the vision of its Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Sharhan, who knows that the Australian vocational curriculum is the best in the world and has brought these world-leading courses to Kuwait to assist the development of Kuwait and its young people.

The Private Universities Council (PUC) oversees the operation of ACK from the governments perspective and has accredited the College to operate as a provider of higher education courses. Initially offering two-year diploma courses, ACK now has PUC approval to offer degree programs as well. A 2+2 course is available whereby students obtain their diploma in two years and can then continue, if they wish, to study for a further two years to obtain their degree. This arrangement is unique in Kuwait.

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