Job Title:
English Language Teaching Assistant
Location:
Doha,QA
Department Name:
Foundation Program Department of English
College/Department Profile:
Qatar University
Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.
Department Profile:
As part of the on-going educational reform project and continuing program expansion, Qatar University is making a substantial investment in education by attracting diverse faculty, and enhancing teaching and research. The Mission of the University’s Foundation Program is to prepare high school graduates to meet Qatar University’s common entrance requirements in English and Math.Challenging program requirements, instructional technology , e-learning platforms and student support activities are all used to equip students with the necessary skills to pursue competitive college programs. With more than 6500 students and 150 faculty and staff, the Foundation Program offers a dynamic, innovative and professional work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
.Provide one-to-one tutoring and small-groupactivities
·Oversee and encourage the use of the university’s learning resourcesincluding printed, audio-visual andcomputer-based equipment, and other learning support methods and materials asmay be developed
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation
Prepare paper and online support material to be used in support and review sessions.
Administration
• Assist at risk students by informing them of their status, monitoring their attendance, and developing their language acquisition skills.
• Market Success Zone services to enhance the performance of students registered in all foundation courses.
• Chart learners’ second language acquisition in their English classes to their major coursework whether they are in an Arabic or English stream major by formulating an independent language learning plan.
• Enhance student success through increasing motivation and developing their confidence and soft skills.
• Coach learners in specific areas of need in second language acquisition, for example, self- monitoring,memorizing new vocabulary, and/ or seeking out conversational practice activities.
•Provide access to physical resources that learners can use to develop their second language learning strategies.
• Update SharePoint and Bb on a regular basis to reflect the services and student visits.
• Provide workshops on soft skills and language acquisition skills.
• Participate in organizing and planning extra-curricular student initiatives and events that enhance student success and the acquisition of math and English skills.
• Provide online and in-class instruction when needed.
Communication
• Communicate with learners about their individual status ad progress in second language acquisition so that learners can see the progress they are making over time.
• Liaise with the FP Student Affairs Section, Student Learning Support Center, Student Placement and Progress committee, and Special Needs Support Center.
• Counsel students who struggle with their English language classes in terms of motivation, participation,and/or expectations.
Assessment
• Report on the attendance and performance of students bi-weekly, monthly or by end of the semester based on the data required.
• Evaluate the efficiency of academic support services through student participation, surveys and focus groups, etc…
Qualifications
· an on-campus Master’s degree in TESOL,Applied Linguistics or ELT from a reputably accredited university/program from and English medium of Instruction institution.
· experience in tutoring, student support, testing and assessment, instructional technology,and curriculum and materials development.
· ability to adapt to and participate in different cultures and learning environments
· ability to contribute to an innovative and challenging academic instructional program is an asset.
· ability to work independently and/or in a group setting both online and on campus.
· proficient in ICT
Required Documents
1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover letter.
3. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
4. Copy of highest earned credential.
5. Transcript of the master’s degree.
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
7. copy of passport
Benefits
Academic:
Salary and benefits are in accordance with QU HR policy
