Academic Coordinator & English Language Centre Teacher

Who we are/Ko wai matouBased in the heart of the Dunedin campus, the University of Otago English Language Centre welcomes students from all over the world to our classrooms, but also offers a range of online programmes and is engaged in some off-shore and online delivery of English-language courses. The Centre also provides pathway programmes to further study.We are a member of English New Zealand and are proud to offer quality programmes with some of the best English language teachers in the country.The role/Te mahiAs an Academic Coordinator & English Language Centre Teacher, you will be committed to excellence in teaching and learning. You will also:• Take the lead in the development, delivery, support and review of academic courses and curriculum.• Engage with and/or develop teaching and learning strategies that are of relevance to and support the University of Otago's Frameworks and strategic direction.• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the English Language Centre, working with the Deputy Academic Coordinator.• Have overall responsibility for English Language Centre timetabling, staffing and daily relief.• Maintain a quality learning environment for English Language Centre students.• Support the English Language Centre Director in the leadership and management of English Language Centre programmes.• Provide advice to teachers on professional standards.• Teach classes as required.You will meet the English New Zealand acceptable profile of an academic manager/director of studies this includes:• An initial TESOL qualification (e.g. CELTA).• Either a Diploma in Second Language Teaching or ESOL (e.g. DELTA), Diploma in Language Teacher Management(e.g. IDLTM), or a degree specifically in language teaching.• Suitable English language teaching experience.• Prior teaching experience, and experience supporting/mentoring teaching colleagues.This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position based in Dunedin.The appointment range for this position is $70,692 to $96,750 per annum. Top of the range is $103,804.We offer competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. For further information about our benefits please click here.Specific enquiries may be emailed to Paul Baker, Director - Language Centre, via the contact details below.Application/TonoCandidates are requested to submit the following:• A CV.• A Cover Letter.• Three referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2400972 will close on Thursday, 4 July 2024.Salary Level and Range Pathways and Languages (Range of Appointments $70,692 to $96,750, Top of Range $103,804)#J-18808-Ljbffr