Teach English in Dublin, Ireland

Date posted:2008-07-30 | Writer: Applied Language Centre, UCD | Email: [email protected]

Applications are invited from tutors with a recognised postgraduate qualification in TEFL for our 2008 Summer Programme. Appointees will teach 20 - 25 hours per week in addition to leading social programme excursions.

Salary ranges:Teaching: €23.58 – €26.39 (per hour) Field Trips: €36.64 – €49.43 (per session)

The ALC, now in its eighteenth year of operation, is engaged in a wide range of programmes. These include the provision of applied foreign languages for undergraduate students across the University, English language teaching and language teacher education, testing and assessment, research and policy development, and external language services.

The Centre's main activities are based in the Daedalus Building, a purpose-designed language teaching facility opened in 1997 and centrally located on the campus. The high quality facilities include specialist teaching rooms and materials preparation space, a multi-media library incorporating an extensive ELT print section and a 25 position computer unit, language and video laboratories, a recording studio and administration areas.

The year-round programme offered at present has approximately 50 full-time students and 120 students studying on short courses. The ALC summer programme has a capacity of between 250-350 students studying English for both general and academic purposes. Expansion in the areas of English for academic and special purposes, foundation year, study skills and autonomous language learning programmes is planned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Teach 20 hours per week on Summer Programme 2008. Classes take place from 09.00 to 13.00 Mon to Fri. Additionally, carry out the appropriate course support including preparation and correction work. Submit class plans daily Accompany students on at least two social programme visits per week (afternoons & evenings), or Teach an additional 5 hours per week on the Intensive Programme which runs from 14.30 to 17.00 on Tues & Thurs Assist in conducting placement tests and student reception for Summer courses Complete required record-keeping duties including maintaining attendance records and providing written reports on students Occasionally accompany students on weekend trips Attend weekly meetings (normally on Friday afternoons) Assist coordinators in the smooth administration of the ELT programmes Assist coordinators in evaluation and assessment of programmes Any other additional duties as designated by the Director or nominee.

Selection CriteriaSelection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory

Undergraduate degree Recognised postgraduate teaching qualification in TEFL / ELT Competence in and sensitivity to teaching in a multicultural environment Good knowledge of aspects Irish culture and society Competence in didactics particularly with regard to authentic ELT resources/materials Good computer skills (word processing, presentation of materials).

Desirable

Diploma or masters (or equivalent) in ELT Other teaching qualification (HDipEd, BEd) Overseas experience Experience of organising social and cultural programmes Experience as an examiner/teacher of IELTS or Cambridge examinations Teacher Education experience En effective team player Experience of co-ordinating student testing/placement.

Particulars of Office

Teacher Induction/Support

All teachers will receive a class visit within two weeks of commencing employment. An exit interview is conducted with all teachers at the end of the contract period.

For application forms and/or informal enquiries, contact:Recruitment Administrator, Applied Language Centre, Daedalus Building, Belfield, Dublin 4. Telephone: (01) 7167900  Fax: (01) 7161188. Email:at the address given on the jobs heading page.