English-for-Academic-Purposes-EAP-Instructors-Bilkent-University-School-Ankara-Turkey

Location Ankara, Turkey, Turkey
Deadline Saturday 15. November 2008
Experience 2 years
Positions 10
Details
Bilkent University School of English Language, Faculty Academic English Program is seeking highly qualified instructors of credit bearing first-year English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses for Spring Semester, 2009. These are non-tenure track positions with an initial contract of two years, renewable annually upon mutual agreement. Successful applicants are expected to use an interactive teaching style that promotes critical thinking.
Bilkent University School of English Language is dedicated to life-long learning. It provides instructors with a professional, stimulating place to work and offers opportunities for further professional development. Instructors are required to teach three classes each semester (15 contact hours per week). In their first semester each instructor teaches English 101. The FAE Program also offers English 102 and other more advanced EAP courses, which instructors may be asked to teach in following semesters.
English 101 and 102 aim at building academic English language skills through content-based instruction (CBI). These courses require students to read and analyze academic texts, plan and compose academic essays, engage in independent research projects, plan and deliver oral presentations, participate in academic discussions, develop their language and skills proficiency as learners of a foreign language, and improve their critical thinking ability.
Application Procedure
Individuals who meet these qualifications should apply via the Bilkent University School of English Language (BUSEL) online application system, which can be found at http://lists.bilkent.tr/cgi-bin/busel/index.cgi. BUSEL will review all online applications and select candidates to be interviewed. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Applicants with additional questions should contact
Isik Cotten
International Recruitment Coordinator
intrec@bilkent.edu.tr
Bilkent University
School of English Language
Phone: +90 312 290 5401
Fax + 0 312 266 4320

Address Bilkent University
School of English Language
Ankara, 06800 Bilkent - Turkey
Click here to visit the Bilkent University School of English Language (BUSEL) website
Telephone 00 90 (312) 290 1712
Fax 00 90 (312) 266 4320
Contact person Isik Cotten, International Employment Coordinator