ESL Instructor – CMU-Africa

Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is seeking ESL instructors to support our Student Induction Program by teaching all or part of the English for Academic Purposes components (EAP) for new students. The program consists of our 4-week intensive English Enhancement Program (EEP) for students followed by the Academic Skills Bootcamp (AS) for all students on our campus in Rwanda. Applicants can choose to apply to teach on EEP, AS or both programs.

The aim of the Summer EAP Preparatory Program is to increase our incoming students’ linguistic and communicative competence in English and provide them with a foundation in the educational culture, expectations, skills and requirements of the university. Course syllabi and instructional materials will be provided. However, the English Enhancement Program (EEP) may require some development and adaptation and you are encouraged to incorporate your own resources as you see fit. The successful candidate will thrive on working under their own initiative to deliver a demanding and intensive summer program as part of a team of instructors.

Core responsibilities include:

• Teaching Intensive English Enhancement Program (EEP) aimed at raising linguistic proficiency and improving academic reading and writing (B2).
• Adapting and developing the EEP course where necessary.
• Teaching the summer EEP/ EAP preparatory program.
• Undertaking formative assessments throughout the program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Providing regular and timely developmental feedback to the students.
• Undertaking an end-of-program evaluation and providing feedback and recommendations as necessary.
• Maintaining course attendance records and other related administrative duties.
• Designing, developing, and adapting instructional materials as necessary.
• Undertaking summative assessments, reporting on student progress, and assisting with the placement of students onto appropriate EAP modules in the Fall semester.
• Attending daily teaching team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and adaptable English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instructor with a professional background demonstrating a range of relevant skills and experience. They will be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. They must enjoy the challenge of working in the intensive, fast-paced context of a full-time EAP preparatory programme.

ESSENTIAL

• Globally recognized graduate qualification in English language instruction for non-native speakers, such as Cambridge Delta or Trinity DipTESOL.
• Highly proficient user of English (minimum overall score of 110 in TOEFL or 8 in IELTS) with strong written, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Experience teaching intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) preparatory programmes to young adults.
• Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• An interactive, student-centered approach that fosters learner autonomy, motivation, collaborative learning, and critical thinking skills.
• Enthusiasm and a creative, fun and energetic approach.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with other teaching staff and has strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven and comfortable working with minimal direction.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of U.S./British graduate education system or similar.
• Support co-curricular activities is welcomed but not essential.
• Experience of teaching and collaborating effectively across different cultures, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience teaching English for technical communication, professional English, English for engineers.
• Knowledge or experience of evaluating the impact of language development.
• Knowledge or experience of designing and developing an intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) preparatory programs.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their motivation letter and curriculum vitae to the CMU-Africa Jobs email: [email protected]. Applicants are encouraged to put “Instructor – EAP Summer program” in the subject line and be sure to highlight relevant experience and goal in applying for this position.

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Function

Instructional Staff – Academic

Position Type

Adjunct (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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