Arabic-L:PEDA:Director SIT Study Abroad Job, Amman

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Date: 31 Mar 2006
From:Christian Sinclair <Christian.Sinclair at sit.edu>
Subject:Director SIT Study Abroad Job, Amman

Academic Director, SIT Study Abroad,
JORDAN: MODERNIZATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE,
School for International Training
www.sit.edu/studyabroad

Program base: Amman, Jordan
Reports to: Director, European and Middle Eastern Studies, SIT Study  
Abroad
Start Date: late July 2006

The School for International Training is recruiting for an Academic
Director (AD) of its study abroad program located in Amman, Jordan. The
program theme is Modernization and Social Change. This program follows
the SIT model with its focus on experiential learning to complement
classroom instruction. Students finish their academic semester
undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, which
complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar and
research methodology class.

The AD is generally responsible for:
·Advising in matters regarding academic program delivery and scheduling;
·Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural
orientation, methods and techniques of field study seminar, and the
thematic seminar;
·Helping with the organization of educational visits and field trips and
integrating the learning from these, as well as from the homestay, into
the traditional coursework parts of the program;
·Generally guiding and advising students in both their cross-cultural
learning processes and academic experiences - thus serving as an
educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting students to draw
substantive connections from among different aspects of the semester
experience;
·Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the
program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for each student's
transcript, clarifying both what the student achieved and how it was
achieved;
·Facilitating a constructive relationship between SIT students and host
country nationals involved with the program;
·Managing program logistics and administration;
·Providing student support for medical, personal and security issues.
·Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program
budget throughout the semester;
·Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office in
Brattleboro and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required;
·Upon return to the US, assisting in explaining the program to
interested individuals at home campuses and communities, as feasible.

Requirements: The applicant must have at least a Master's degree (Ph.D.
preferred) in appropriate academic area (e.g., international relations,
Middle Eastern studies, security studies), as well as practical
knowledge of Jordan and the region; Arabic language ability strongly
preferred. College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates a
must. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and
expectations of SIT and possess both commitment to academic excellence
and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the
latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability; intellectual curiosity
and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host
nationals, on the one hand, and American students, on the other;
organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy;
energy; and a sense of humor.

Term: The position will begin late July 2006 with an initial training in
Vermont and is full-time. All program expenses are paid, including a
contribution to the cost of health insurance. Salary depends on academic
qualifications.

Application deadline: Open until filled with first review of resumes
beginning mid-April.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Job #AD/Jordan, Human Resources
School for International Training
P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
or fax: 802-258-3118
or email: jobs at sit.edu (preferred method) Please put Job# in subject  
line


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Christian Sinclair
Assistant Director, European & Middle Eastern Studies, SIT Study Abroad
Adjunct Faculty, School for International Training
Box 676, Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT  05302  USA

tel: 802/258.3506
fax: 802/258.3296

www.sit.edu/studyabroad

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