Instructor, Preparatory Program

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Position Instructor Department Preparatory Program School Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Reports to Dean, Deanship of Preparatory Program introduction The Preparatory Program at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University is a bridge program between high school and admission into degree programs. All faculty in the program must understand, believe in, and successfully implement methodology, techniques, and classroom management that are skills-based, student-centered, communicative, and interactive. They must be proficient in the use of technology, and, once trained, be able to use the Blackboard Learning Management System and the student information system Banner. Since all record keeping, including attendance, assignments, and all quizzes, tests, and examinations is done online, the faculty must keep abreast of any training that is given in those areas. Faculty members are expected to participate, in one form or another, in continuous professional development training which is conducted prior to and during each academic year. Engagement is the keyword; faculty are expected to be focused on truly engaging the students in English, study skills, and the soft skills comprised in the PMU core competencies. Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University is inviting applications for the position of Instructor. General Description Levels, Courses The program consists of four levels: pre-beginner, beginner, intermediate, and advanced, corresponding, roughly, to CEFR levels A0- high B1. The overall IELTS score of a student entering the advanced level, would be 5 with a 4.5 in writing. Both campuses have approximately 500-550 students each. Under the Director, Chair and Associate Chair, each level has a level representative or coordinator to direct work on standardized assessments, guide the instructional activities of the level, and liaise with instructors and other coordinators on each campus as well as administrators. The students’ weekly program involves 22 hours of direct instruction in English (a 10-hour Communication Skills course: listening and speaking, vocabulary and grammar, a 10-hour Writing Skills course: reading and writing, vocabulary and grammar, and a two-hour project-based Enhanced Learning course, plus, for those at the intermediate and advanced levels, a two-hour Study Skills course, including instruction in Microsoft Office apps, taught by Preparatory Program instructors, and 5 hours of mathematics taught by mathematics instructors. Qualifications & Experience (Required) Degrees and Experience Requirements: Note that currently on-line degrees cannot be validated for work visa purposes by the Saudi Cultural Mission, however a few on-line courses as part of an on-campus program may be accepted. A Master’s degree is required in EFL/ESL/TESOL/TEFL is acceptable. Other master’s degrees, such as in English literature or language, applied linguistics, reading, teaching of other languages, second language acquisition will be considered if the applicant has a Cambridge CELTA (or the equivalent “CELTA” or “TEFL” from, to mention but two possible examples, Trinity or International House) or the TESOL International Core certification or the equivalent*, or were willing, within the duration of the first contract, to obtain one of those certificates or do course work at their own expense in the following areas: language teaching methodologies, the nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics), the structure of English (e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse), second language acquisition, intercultural communication (e.g., sociolinguistics, cross-cultural studies), practicum experience (supervised). A Cambridge DELTA combined with another master’s degree and or two years of university teaching experience would also be considered. *CELTA/TEFL/TESOL Core certification programs should be verifiable, include at least 120 hours of course work, and at least six hours of supervised student teaching/practicum. English Language Proficiency All candidates must have demonstrable native proficiency in English. Experience All candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in teaching ESL/EFL at the university level, in preparatory bridge programs/foundation programs, but candidates with experience teaching high school will be considered. Flexibility and the ability to teach English at all levels and Study Skills, including the applications of the Microsoft Office suite, is essential. Interest in research and publication and knowledge of standardized exams such as IELTS are also valued. Experience teaching abroad, in the Middle East, in Muslim cultures, and in the Gulf makes a candidate’s application stronger. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required) · Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries. · Demonstrated record of planning and analytical skills. · Demonst

Master’s degree in EFL/ESL/TESOL/TEFL or equivalent with recognition (e.g., CELTA or TESOL Core certification) or willingness to obtain one within the first contract. Native or demonstrable native proficiency in English. At least 2 years of university-level ESL/EFL teaching experience, preferably in preparatory/foundation programs. Experience with language teaching methodologies, syllabus design, and standard exams (e.g., IELTS) is valued. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and study skills instruction is beneficial.

Teach English language and study skills across four levels (pre-beginner to advanced) within the Preparatory Program, including direct instruction hours (e.g., 22 hours weekly) across courses such as Communication Skills, Writing Skills, and project-based Enhanced Learning. Participate in standardized assessments, coordinate with level representatives, engage in continuous professional development, contribute to curriculum and assessment design, and support students in English language acquisition and related study skills.