Jamhuriya University is seeking for Director, University Language Center (ULC) who is responsible for the academic management programs of the University and ensuring the teaching and learning component of the programmes are delivered to the highest standards.

NATURE AND SCOPE

1. Supports the premise that the ongoing development of English language skills is paramount to academic and career success at home and abroad.
2. Participates in the planning, coordination, assessment and evaluation of activities designed to meet English Program goals and objectives.
3. Coordinates and supervises the English Program staff and teachers.
4. Responsible for supervision of staff for the Center. Assists in recruitment and hiring of staff.
5. Maintains good working relationships with all Jamhuriya University programs and faculties
6. Represents the best interests of Jamhuriya University at all times

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administrative Duties

   a) Coordinates with other departments to ensure the effectiveness of the English Program
   b) Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the English Program.
   c) Prepares summaries and reports to the Vice President of Academics.

2. Supervisory Responsibilities

Program & Staff

a) Assists with recruiting, hiring and placing of staff and instructors.
b) Supervises staff and instructors.
c) Develops and update curriculum materials as required
d) Recommends resources & provides professional advice to instructors to ensure teaching effectiveness.
e) Holds meetings with the Center staff and instructors on at least a biweekly basis.
f) Arranges for substitute instructors when needed.
g) Collects & reviews course syllabi – provides feedback.
h) Checks that class lists and attendance records are accurate and up-to-date.
i) Assists in the organization and leadership of professional development activities.
j) Deals with student complaints and concerns.

    2. Planning, Program Development, and Marketing

a) Oversees ongoing evaluation, development & adaptation of curriculum to meet the changing needs of student population.
b) Oversees the evaluation of program effectiveness on a term-by-term basis; reports on the necessary records and statistics.
c) Oversees program marketing and promotion.

GENERAL DUTIES

a) Attends ULC administrative team meetings
b) Attends departmental meetings and JUST leadership meetings
c) Coordinates and participates in professional development activities
d) Participates in regional and international TESOL associations (i.e. TESOL Africa, IATEFL UK, TESOL Arabia)
e) Discharges other duties that are necessary for the smooth running of the Center

QUALIFICATIONS

a) Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, M Ed TESL or Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in ESL Methodology.
b) Minimum of 3 years experience in adult education, and English language training.
c) Minimum of 1 year of experience in supervision.
d) Proof of English proficiency of a minimum of 185 Cambridge Lingua skills or 7.0 on the IELTS.
e) High degree of digital literacy.

If you are interested, please send your documents (CV, Certificate, Transcript, etc.) to:

hr@just.edu.so.

NB: The application deadline is 3rd – July – 2023.