"NUFYP Teaching Fellows (EAP or Academic Skills)"

Nazarbayev University’s Center for Preparatory Studies (CPS) is currently seeking qualified teachers for our language courses: EAP or academic skills.

CPS operates a Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) which emphasizes academic English, mathematics, and a “Leadership” course to prepare students for Nazarbayev University’s undergraduate schools. The minimum English entry level into NUFYP is an overall IELTS of 5.5; all classes are taught in English.

Job Description

NUFYP Teaching Fellows teach up to 18 student-contact hours per week (lecture, seminars, office hours) and perform eight hours of support in working groups (e.g., materials development, assessment creation), and can volunteer with student clubs, serving on university committees, offering short courses in our learning center, or presenting professional development workshops.
Candidates with an interest in teaching academic skills in a content course are desired.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the qualifications, experience, character, and skills required to effectively teach in an undergraduate preparatory program. These include:

• Completed Master’s degree in an appropriate subject area (e.g., Education, EAP, TESL, Applied Linguistics)
• Teaching abilities – usually demonstrated through relevant work experience with international foundation teaching experience preferred
• The ability to teach in a multicultural educational environment and collaborate as a supportive team member
• Possessing a robust work ethic, exemplary professional behavior, and strong moral character
• Excellent communications skills – the ability to follow written and oral instructions
• The ability to contribute NU’s core values