Lecturer - English Language Department

KFUPM

Dhahran Compound

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave including repatriation

Housing on campus

Educational allowance for children

Medical insurance

Transport allowance

Recreational facilities

Bus services

Job summary

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran invites applications for a Lecturer in the English Language Department. The role entails teaching English for Academic Purposes across four undergraduate courses per semester and managing 80–90 students. Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD in TESOL/TEFL and have 5+ years of relevant teaching experience.

A CELTA or DELTA is an advantage. The department offers English-medium instruction, competitive tax-free salaries, and

Qualifications

First degree in any discipline; master’s or PhD in TESOL/TEFL-related discipline from a top-500 university on QS rankings.
CELTA or DELTA would be an advantage.
Minimum of five years’ full-time experience teaching English for Academic Purposes in international contexts.

Responsibilities

Teach four undergraduate courses per day, three days per week, with five office hours per week.
Teach two of the four undergraduate courses each semester and manage 80–90 students.

Skills

Native English

English-language teaching

Education

Master’s or PhD in TESOL/TEFL

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Native-level competency in English (an IELTS score of 9 for non-native speakers)
Graduate of an Anglophone university

Job Reference Number

Job Reference Number F193

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Type

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Job Description

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for a position as a Lecturer in the English Language Department. Located in Dhahran, on the Arabian Gulf, KFUPM is an English-medium university of science, technology, and business. With around 10,000 undergraduates, KFUPM attracts the top 2% of MENA students and is ranked in the top 70 universities worldwide. The ELD typically has 25% of those students enrolled in any one semester. We expect to recruit new male and female faculty for the Department.

The English Language Department (ELD) teaches four undergraduate English courses:

An Introduction to Academic Discourse (freshmen composition, reading, and academic vocabulary)
An Introduction to Report Writing (source-based writing, presentation skills, and term report)
Academic and Professional Communication (advanced research and report writing skills, job-seeking strategies, business correspondence, and presentation skills)
Career Essentials (interviewing skills, corporate culture, and creative problem solving)

Job Responsibility

The academic calendar consists of two 15-week semesters (fall and spring), each followed by two weeks allocated to final examinations. ELD faculty teach four classes per day, three days per week and have five office hours per week. They teach two of the four undergraduate courses each semester and typically have responsibility for between 80 to 90 students.

Very competitive tax-free salaries
End-of-service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service
Additional remuneration through the evening language and summer programs may be available

Other benefits

Generous leave, including final repatriation air tickets for faculty, spouse and two children
Monthly transportation allowance
Air-conditioned, campus-based accommodation with house maintenance
Educational allowance for school-age children
Medical insurance
Excellent recreational facilities including sports, fitness and private beach
On-campus and off-campus bus services to local schools and shopping centers

Qualifications

Applicants need a first degree in any discipline and a master’s degree or PhD in a TESOL / TEFL -related discipline (e.g., TESOL , Applied Linguistics, English, Creative Writing, Journalism) from a top-500 university on QS rankings.
A CELTA or a DELTA would be an advantage.
Applicants should also have a minimum of five years’ experience full-time teaching English for Academic Purposes in a range of international contexts.

Special Instructions to Applicants