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Are You Looking to Work in an Exciting and Professionally Challenging Environment?<\/strong>
Bilkent University\u2019s Academic English Program (ENG) is seeking highly qualified instructors of EAP & ESP. Most ENG instructors are required to teach three classes of English 101 in the fall term and three classes of English 102 in the spring. English 101 and 102 require students to read and analyze academic texts, plan and compose academic essays, engage in independent research projects, plan and deliver oral presentations, and develop their language and academic skills proficiency as learners of a foreign language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ENG program also offers more advanced EAP and ESP courses. These courses provide students with the skills required to understand philosophical texts, communicate effectively in business settings, and develop language awareness and presentation skills as graduate students. Some instructors may be asked to teach these classes in lieu of English 101 and 102.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 a master\u2019s degree or PhD in English, rhetoric and composition, TEFL, TESOL, or education
 \u2022 a minimum of 2 years relevant teaching experience at university level<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who also have experience in content-based instruction, course design and delivery will have a distinct advantage. Successful applicants are expected to use an interactive teaching style that promotes critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


What can I expect as an instructor of composition\/EAP coming to Bilkent University?<\/strong>
\u2022 An induction program at the beginning of the year
\u2022 A high quality University environment to further develop and practice teaching skills
\u2022 Membership of a vibrant community of some 300 international and local staff
\u2022 Opportunity to do research in second \/ foreign language learning
\u2022 Career-expanding opportunities in assessment, curriculum development, teacher training, or management
\u2022 A top-notch library<\/a> and electronic resources to support learning and career development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Offer:
<\/strong>\u2022 An attractive employment package, with a two-year renewable contract
\u2022 Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, quoted in US Dollars and Turkish Liras, with the option of transferring foreign
\u2022 currency portion to home country, the remainder paid in local currency
\u2022 Fully-furnished, rent-free private accommodation on campus (a fee is charged for utilities)
\u2022 Residence permit, work visa, and airport transfer
\u2022 Air fare at the beginning and end of contract
\u2022 Baggage allowance
\u2022 Custom in-house Turkish language courses
\u2022 University gym membership<\/a>
\u2022 Meal vouchers
\u2022 Opportunities to live and travel in an exciting and diverse culture<\/a>, one of the cradles of civilization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Description
<\/strong>
Responsible to:  Head of Faculty Academic English Unit<\/strong>

General Aims:
<\/strong>1. to provide quality tuition to develop students\u2019 academic skills, language competence and breadth of knowledge
2. to design and develop high quality courses and materials
3. to take responsibility for the fair and consistent assessment of students
4. to ensure professional standards at all times
5. to collaborate with ENG colleagues and contribute to a positive team dynamic
6. to collaborate with faculty members to meet ENG aims and support departmental aims
7. to collaborate with colleagues and units to meet Department and University aims
8. to contribute to the development of high quality tuition throughout the University
9. to undertake specific job-related duties \/ research to contribute to the development of ENG and the Program as a whole
10. to teach about 15 to 20 hours a week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. to provide quality tuition to develop students\u2019 academic skills, language competence and
    breadth of knowledge by <\/strong>

<\/strong> \u2022 providing students with a clear course outline package which ensures students understand course expectations, requirements,
objectives and assessment
 \u2022 teaching in a professional, open, encouraging manner and developing a positive relationship with all students, irrespective
of their level or approach to learning
 \u2022 establishing a stimulating, challenging, interactive, academic learning environment which also has clear expectations and standards of behavior
 \u2022 providing lessons which:
\u2022 meet course, ENG, Department and University objectives
\u2022 are linked into a coherent learning program
\u2022 are prepared and sequenced appropriately to meet student needs
\u2022 cater for different learning styles through varying teaching formats, materials and technologies
\u2022 are challenging and stimulating in pace and cater for the range of levels of students in a course
\u2022 encourage student involvement and student responsibility for their own learning
\u2022 address remedial needs effectively
\u2022 prepare students appropriately for assessment of learning
\u2022 providing high quality feedback to all students in written and tutorial form such that students have a clear view of their progress at all times
\u2022 being open and available to students for consultation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. to design and develop high quality courses and materials by
<\/strong>\u2022 participating in the regular review of unit and ENG level expectations and objectives
\u2022 selecting and designing materials for courses to develop appropriate academic skills and language
\u2022 selecting stimulating 101 and 102 course content to reflect ENG and University objectives of broadening student\u2019 education outside their
chosen field of study
\u2022 designing courses which incorporate teaching methodologies and approaches that will stimulate students\u2019 and provide  variety of format
\u2022 producing course plans that clearly outline weekly content, materials, language and skills objectives
\u2022 continually evaluating course topics, content, materials and methodologies
\u2022 adapting courses in light of evaluation, student performance, student feedback, unit feedback and departmental feedback, as appropriate
\u2022 contributing to the development of all ENG courses by providing feedback on shared courses and shared materials
\u2022  balancing the need to develop courses over more than one semester with the need to create new and stimulating courses  for the
teacher and students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. to take responsibility for the fair and consistent assessment of students by
<\/strong>\u2022 designing assessment of learning tasks that abide by the agreed course objectives, course requirements and agreed team standards for
that course
\u2022 providing students with quality feedback on all assessments of learning
\u2022 designing courses and lessons to facilitate students in the successful completion of assessments of learning
\u2022 contributing to the review and updating of course objectives and requirements on a regular basis
\u2022 contributing to assessment design meetings for each course by considering the design of each assessment task carefully,
completing draft assessment tasks and providing detailed feedback to the group as required
\u2022 maintaining professional levels of confidentiality concerning all assessment issues and tasks
\u2022 participating in the invigilation of exams and assessments as required
\u2022 contributing to regular small group standardization meetings and contributing to exam standardization meetings, as necessary
\u2022 engaging in cross-marking schemes to ensure consistency of grading across the team
\u2022 abiding by agreed grading and standardization in the marking of assessment tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. to ensure professional standards at all times by
<\/strong>\u2022 contributing to students\u2019 personal development through the promotion of a suitable learning environment both inside and outside the
classroom
\u2022 maintaining all ENG required records in a professional manner
\u2022 maintaining an open-door policy regarding classroom visits and participating in observations and sharing practice with colleagues in an
open, supportive manner
\u2022 liaising with colleagues on professional matters: course development \/ lesson planning \/ materials development \/ testing and criteria \/
assignments set \/ student progress \/ marking of assignments
\u2022 providing cover or adjusting teaching schedules in order to support absent colleagues
\u2022 completing all administrative requests and procedures in a timely and professional manner
\u2022 adhering to and enforcing university rules
\u2022 participating fully in ENG meetings and other meetings as required
\u2022 taking an active part in personal professional development
\u2022 participating fully in designated professional review processes, as required
\u2022 participating in training programs, as required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. to collaborate with ENG colleagues and contribute to a positive team dynamic by
<\/strong>\u2022 supporting all new staff as fully as possible, particularly during their first year
\u2022 behaving in a cooperative, supportive and understanding manner toward all colleagues at all times
\u2022  sharing practice, ideas and advice in an open manner
\u2022  accepting differences in personality and approaches to work of colleagues in a flexible and open-minded manner
\u2022  participating fully in any meetings \/ discussions by raising points clearly and concisely, being open to discussion, constructive
criticism, suggestions and feedback regarding practice, issues of concern and unit decisions and taking minutes, as required
\u2022  addressing personal conflict issues with those concerned in a timely, professional manner, before seeking third party
intervention<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. to collaborate with faculty members to meet ENG aims and support departmental aims by
<\/strong>\u2022 maintaining a positive relationship with relevant faculty staff by communicating regularly and openly about all course issues
and concerns
\u2022 attending relevant course meetings with faculty staff and contributing actively in such meetings
\u2022 ensuring all faculty \/ENG meeting minutes and decisions are communicated to the ENG Director
\u2022 ensuring connected courses meet ENG objectives and compliment faculty courses as appropriate
\u2022  addressing collaboration problems as they arise and in a constructive manner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. to collaborate with all colleagues to meet Department and University aims by
<\/strong>\u2022 contributing to liaison activities, as required
\u2022 actively participating in the Program and University level developmental activities, as required
\u2022  participating in, supporting and contributing to institutional and university conferences and symposia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. to contribute to the development of high quality tuition throughout the university by
<\/strong>\u2022 contributing to the maintenance of high standards of tuition in class,  in the program and the departments and in the University
as a whole
\u2022  ensuring students understand the importance of instructors having professional and academic standards, and the importance
of these standards for personal development
\u2022  contributing to new initiatives and projects related to quality tuition as required
\u2022  contributing to training and developmental workshops \/ seminars as required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. to undertake specific job-related duties \/ research as required to contribute to the development of ENG
    and the Department as a whole by
<\/strong>\u2022 participating and taking on responsibility in task groups \/ special projects as required
\u2022 presenting information \/ writing reports on special projects as required
\u2022  sharing expertise \/ individual knowledge relevant to specific projects
\u2022  conducting research relevant to ENG \/ the Department \/ the University when possible
\u2022  publishing \/ presenting research to the wider academic community, with the support of ENG\/ the Department\/ the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Teaching about 15 to 20 hours a week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/a>
<\/strong>For password requests, please send an e-mail to\u00a0intrec@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Induction
<\/strong>At the beginning of each academic year, an induction is given to all new colleagues with their peer group to welcome them and to support them in settling into their new positions.  A detailed orientation program is provided to all newly hired ENG instructors as soon as they arrive on campus and prior to the start of the new teaching term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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