SIMAD UNIVERSITY - MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH SIMAD UNIVERSITY ENGLISH SKILLS PROGRAM

Simad University is currently seeking qualified Instructors of English as an Additional Language to join our teaching team in the English Skills Program starting next year in February, 2016.

The English Skills Program, which is part of the newly formed Institute of Modern Languages, developed in partnership with Ednastics, is an in-sessional English program that improves the academic English and study skills of Simad University students for greater success in their degree programs and beyond. Based on the latest best practices on second language teaching and learning, the curriculum will allow students to effectively function in and graduate from a university with English as the principal language of instruction. Students will also learn a wide range of skills including critical thinking and study skills, which are all vital for students to perform well in any undergraduate program offered nationally or internationally. The program uses an integrated curriculum, which means students will learn all English skills together through relevant, exciting, and meaningful content. Students will listen and read extensively using English language labs as well as meaningful supplementary reading materials.

Position Title: English Language Instructor
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area (TESL, English, Education, Linguistics, Arts, etc.)
• Basic IT skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Postgraduate certificate, diploma or MA/M.Ed. in TESL or Applied Linguistics
• Previous experience teaching English
• International/multicultural experience
Responsibilities:
• 20 teaching hours/week
• 15 office hours /week (includes meetings, PD, student support, marking and prep.)
Compensation:
• Competitive salary based on level of education and experience
• Accommodation in security-enhanced community
• One month paid vacation per year and public holidays
• Round trip flight to home city per year
• Local health care coverage
Contact:
Interested applicants, please send CV and cover letter to teachatsimad@ednastics.com
Interviews for qualified applications will be conducted through Skype or telephone