Assistant Language Lecturer in Academic English Tutor – Centre for Language and Learning
Ghent University – Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
- Last application date: 31st January 2019
- Interviews will begin immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply without delay as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate
- Affiliation: Centre for Language and Learning, Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology (KR01)
- Contract: 1 year contract, renewable. [This position will also be considered for part-time work or short-term contracts].
- Degree: Essential – Master degree in one of the following: English Language Teaching, English Language, Education or related area.
- Level: Essential – University-level teaching experience and/or Academic tutoring experience in research writing and research presentations. Desirable – Experience in South Korea. Experience within European university or Western English language higher education contexts.
- Occupancy rate: 100% [negotiable].
- Vacancy type: Academic Assisting Staff.
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for an assistant language lecturer & tutor, starting from 25th February, 2019. It concerns a full-time position for a period of one-year, renewable.
Profile of the candidate
Will hold a Masters degree from a reputable university in the areas of English Language Teaching/Education or related areas. Further qualifications relevant to language and/or the majors of our department will also be a plus.
Have experience of teaching/tutoring within the university context. Professional training as an educator or researcher is a plus. Experience will be considered from Korea/other East Asia contexts, or in European or native-English dominant contexts, if it deals with academic (research) writing/presenting within an English educational context.
Must show competence in tutoring and feeding for academic writing programs (for a specific purpose); teaching and tutoring presentation and communication skills, and be knowledgeable in offering feedback to students using various methods.
Candidates should be experienced and confident in the use of online learning platforms for student communication, and will bring suggestions on how to further enhance the student learning experience.
Preferably will have knowledge of science/technology education OR linguistics/language teaching, and an understanding of the genre of writing within European undergraduate programmes.
Experience of mentoring young people and evidence of responsibilities in programme coordination from other areas will be considered.
Job description
To provide teaching and student correction and feedback within the English for Academic Studies first years courses at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea. (Between 8-16 hours/week per 12 week semester).
To tutor students individually and in group-sessions on language, communication and study related issues.
To assist in further correction and feedback on student work as assistant lecturer or tutor
Starting date: 25th February, 2019 [non-negotiable]
Please stipulate in your application if you wish to be considered for a part-time OR short-term one semester contract. AND make a proposal for your time commitment.
Ghent University has the ambition to organize a first-rate, truly European education in Asia and to develop excellent research in the fields of Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology and Food Technology
The candidate will work wthin the newly established Centre for Language and Learning located at the campus in Korea, under supervision of prof. Michael Dunne
A European-rated salary dependent on qualifications and occupancy rate is offered. For non-Korean citizens, free accommodation and a travel budget arrangement are foreseen. GUGC-K is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications should be sent as soon as possible, and no later than 31st January by email to prof. Michael Dunne (michael.dunne@ghent.ac.kr). Applicants must submit a CV with accompanying letter, which specifically explains the relevance of past experience to the offered job position. Copies of degrees, and other relevant credentials and references will be sought at a later date. Please merge all documents into one PDF file, and email with the subject heading “Job Position: Assistant Lecturer - Name”.
We regret that due to the high volume of interest, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For any additional inquiries, please contact by email only.