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Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education<br>
Astana, Kazakhstan</span></h2>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Due to expansion, Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NUGSE) is recruiting Academic English Instructors. Positions are available from</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <span style="color: black;">January
8, 2018.</span></span></font></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><font face="Times New Roman">NUGSE began providing its first Master’s level programs in September 2013, supported by its strategic partners, the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education
and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. NUGSE currently offers an MSc in Educational Leadership, an MA in Multilingual Education, and a PhD program. The MSc in Educational Leadership offers specializations in School Education, Inclusive
Education and Higher Education.</font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><font face="Times New Roman">During its first three years, NUGSE has developed an innovative, embedded approach to Academic English for our postgraduate research students in two dimensions:
scheduled for-credit Academic English courses working in direct support of student program learning; and our Writing Center, providing both online and in-person support for academic writing.
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<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><font face="Times New Roman">Qualified educators interested in working with highly motivated and accomplished students in an innovative, collaborative, research-oriented environment are strongly
encouraged to apply. Experience working with postgraduate research students and working in Online/Blended Learning contexts is definitely an advantage.</font></span></p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Responsibilities of the Academic English Instructor position include</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">:</span></font></p>
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<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">design and teach Academic English courses appropriate for postgraduate research students;</span></p>
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<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">teach in Electronic Learning Environments and conventional face-to-face contexts;</span></p>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">provide consultations, tutoring and other writing support activities (<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Writing Center)</span>;
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<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">collaborate with other NUGSE faculty to align work with students’ course and program learning needs;</span></p>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">plan and implement NUGSE professional development activities;</span></p>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">participate in committees/general meetings at School and University levels;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">contribute to the wider Kazakhstani education community through scholarly/professional activities (e.g., publications/conferences/workshops/seminars).</span></p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Selection criteria</span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">:</span></font></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Master’s or Ph.D. degree in TESOL (or related field);</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Relevant experience working with university students (postgraduate research students preferred);</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Relevant experience working with ESOL students;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Relevant experience in the field of Academic English/Academic Literacies;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Capacity for working in an online context (synchronous and asynchronous).</span></p>
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<b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">Conditions of Employment</span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">:</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">The appointment is a 3-years renewable contract subject to annual performance
reviews. An attractive remuneration package for international faculty members includes:</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">internationally competitive salary;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">annual holiday leave of 56 calendar days;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">two flights for the appointee and dependents to home country per year;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">international health insurance;</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">rent-free apartment for the appointee and dependents; and</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">relocation allowance including air fares for the appointee and dependents. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">To
apply, please send a cover letter and detailed CV, together with the names and contact details of two referees, to the Hiring Committee at
</span><span lang="RU"><a href="mailto:gse@nu.edu.kz"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;"><font color="#0000ff">gse@nu.edu.kz</font></span></a></span><u><font color="#0000ff"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">.</span></font><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU; text-underline: none;">
Applications will be reviewed from</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">
</span></u><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: RU;">October, 2017. Skype interviews
for shortlisted applicants will begin in October 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about NUGSE at gse.nu.edu.kz. Informal enquiries about this post can be addressed to Jason Sparks (Vice-Dean
NUGSE) at jason.sparks@nu.edu.kz.</span></p>
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