Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) is the primary training and education facility for diplomats of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. As part of our diplomatic English training program we offer courses in English-related communication skills such as debate, presentation, writing, etc. We are currently planning to hire two full-time English instructors that meet the general and specific qualifications by the end of February 2013. Details of the position, qualifications, and application are as follows:
Required Qualifications:
*Master’s Degree preferred in TESOL, Education or Communication
*Native-speaker of English
*Professional work experience of at least 5 years in an established institution or business
*A minimum of 2 years of adult English teaching experience in Korea*
*Preference given to those who have experience in both university and corporate settings
*Currently residing in Korea
*Flexible and familiar with Korean office, social, and educational culture
Preferred Qualifications:
*Familiarity and work experience in the public sector especially government, universities, and/or international organizations
*Seasoned professionals in addition to experienced in teaching professionals
*Professional international experience
*Depth of understanding and tolerance of worldwide intercultural issues
*Familiar and knowledgeable about international relations, governing entities, and world politics
Additional Qualifications:
*Experience and expertise in business and formal English Writing (non-academic): correspondence, briefs, official documents, proposals, briefs, statements, speeches, and other diplomatic communications
*Experience and expertise in Evaluations and Assessment in English Language Communication of Adult learners and ESL
Primary Responsibilities:
*Teach diplomatic communication skills classes in English as requested
*Develop relevant course curriculum (teacher and learner materials)
*Assess and evaluate trainees
*Participate in programmatic planning, evaluation, and development of various English communication programs
*Occasional editing
Employment Period:
One-year contract beginning March 1, 2013
can be extended in accordance with mutual agreement)
Salary:
Commensurate with educational background and relevant work experience
Working Hours:
10-5pm Monday thru Friday
(includes class teaching time, curriculum development, class preparation, office hours, and meetings as needed)
Paid Vacation: minimum of 3 weeks per year (additional vacation time negotiable)
Office: Large shared office and conference areas with individual desks, computers, phones, printers, and personal storage cabinets
Required Application Documents:
Deadline for the application is Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 at 5pm.
**Only completed applications will be considered.
1. Cover Letter
2. CV / Resume with a recent passport-sized photo
3. Copy of diploma(s) and relevant certifications
4. Copy of all transcripts
5. Teaching Philosophy Statement
6. Two recent letters of recommendation from direct superiors (not colleagues)
7. Two sample lesson plans with all teacher and learner materials.
-These lessons must be prepared with government officials and diplomatic trainees in mind. KNDA is not an academic institution or a Business English academy.
-Lesson 1: Choose one of the following: Presentation, Negotiation, Debate, Writing
-Lesson 2: Your choice (as you find relevant from your repertoire to KNDA)
Please email all application documents in one email to:
forlantra@mofat.go.kr
**Only successful applicants will be personally notified of interview arrangements after an application screening process has been completed.
Interviews must be conducted in-person during the days and times designated by KNDA. Please, no phone calls.
No comments:
Post a Comment