We are recruiting for an enthusiastic language teacher with a proven track record of teaching Swahili, preferably in a UK Higher Education environment.
We currently plan to offer a ‘Basic 2 ‘ course during our Easter term (15 x 2 hrs sessions over 8 weeks in April-June), which will run in late afternoon/evening slots to be confirmed during the enrolment period. Students enrolling on ‘Basic 2’ have already received 30 hrs of Swahili language teaching. We also hope to develop a number of bespoke workshops to support small groups of intermediate learners in specific disciplines as well as to continue teaching Swahili in the academic year 2014/15 and beyond. The successful candidate will be engaged on a fixed-term Worker basis, subject to satisfactory enrolments on the course offered. Individuals based outside of Cambridge may be eligible for reimbursement of their travel costs.
The role includes teaching, marking/examining and associated administration. Our language teachers are expected to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Language Centre’s reputation for excellence in teaching and learning.
Attracting some 1,600 students annually, Cambridge University Language Programmes (CULP) offers language training to all members of the University through a mixture of open access and special purpose courses. Learner profiles include a range undergraduate and graduate students as well as staff of the University, covering a wide variety of nationalities and mother tongues. Our teaching and learning methodology blends face-to-face contact with online learning.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Mr Nebojša Radić, CULP Director by email at nr236@cam.ac.uk or telephone - 01223 335051.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter torecruitment@langcen.cam.ac.uk along with the details of two employer references we could approach.
Closing Date: 27 January 2014.
Interview Date(s): week beginning 3 February 2014.
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Swahili Language Teacher at University of Cambridge Language Centre
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