36.3175, Jobs: English; Language Acquisition: Pre-Undergraduate Director, Asian University for Women

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Subject: 36.3175, Jobs: English; Language Acquisition: Pre-Undergraduate Director, Asian University for Women

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Date: 20-Oct-2025
From: Hannah Taylor [Jobs at asian-university.org]
Subject: English; Language Acquisition: Pre-Undergraduate Director, Asian University for Women


Job Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Web Address: https://asian-university.org/
Job Title: Pre-Undergraduate Director
Job Rank: Other

Minimum Education: Master's degree

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Other Specialties: ESL Instruction
Description:
Director, Pre-Undergraduate Program
Asian University for Women (AUW)
Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
About the Organization:
Asian University for Women is an independent, regional institution
educating women across Asia and the Middle East.
About the Position:
AUW is seeking a Director of its Pre-Undergraduate Program, which
enrolls approximately 900 students. This program is a cornerstone of
AUW’s mission, enabling the university to maintain flexible admissions
policies while upholding rigorous academic standards at graduation.
The Pre-UG program offers an intensive English language curriculum (21
hours/week) and prepares students for successful entry into the
undergraduate program. Additional preparation is provided in
mathematics, computer literacy, leadership, and martial arts.
Additional Undergraduate Faculty Opportunities are available and can
be found on our website:
https://asian-university.org/2025/09/16/global-faculty-opportunities-at-auw/
Key Responsibilities:
 - Lead the recruitment and selection of qualified and mission-aligned
faculty, ensuring alignment with AUW’s academic standards and
commitment to diversity and excellence.
 - Introduce innovative and state-of-the-art pedagogical techniques
and technological facilitators for learning.
 - Curriculum development and implementation across English, math,
computer science, and co-curricular areas.
 - Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Pre-UG program.
 - Supervise and support faculty and staff, including recruitment,
onboarding, and professional development.
 - Ensure effective use of pedagogical technologies and assessment
tools.
 - Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and program evaluation.
 - Foster a learning environment that supports students from diverse
and often vulnerable backgrounds.
 - Collaborate with university leadership to align the Pre-UG program
with AUW’s broader academic goals.
Qualifications:
 - Minimum of 10 years of experience in ESL or related teaching
fields.
 - At least 3 years in a leadership role involving curriculum,
pedagogy, assessment, and faculty management.
 - Demonstrated experience with educational technology and program
coordination.
 - Strong intercultural communication skills and a commitment to
women’s education.
 - Master’s degree in ESL, or a related field preferred.
 - English fluency.
Compensation and Benefits:
 - Competitive, tax-free salary for non-Bangladeshi nationals, based
on experience
 - 5% employer contribution to a pension fund, subject to a vesting
schedule
 - Round-trip airfare to and from Chittagong
 - Visa fees reimbursed upon arrival
 - Health insurance/services
 - A shared furnished faculty apartment
 - Free access to dining halls

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: Jobs at asian-university.org
Application Instructions:
Please send your complete application with the following to the
attention of Jobs at asian-university.org, with the subject line:
Application for Pre-UG Program Director. Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
 - Cover letter detailing qualifications, teaching experience, and
interest in the position
 - Detailed CV
 - Teaching Philosophy and Approach
 - Evaluation reports, if available
 - Three references
 - Copies of all the educational certificates
Contact Information:
        Hannah Taylor
        Email: Jobs at asian-university.org



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