Would you like to start a teaching career in English Language Teaching (ELT)?
We offer you the opportunity to start working as a university instructor, teaching general English or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in one of the top universities in Türkiye.
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Required Qualifications
We welcome applications from motivated, newly-qualified graduates with an MA degree in TEFL/TESL*, TESOL*, PGCE*, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field with limited classroom experience, who wish to further develop their careers in a highly professional university environment.
What can I expect as an early-career EFL instructor coming to Bilkent University?
- An induction program at the beginning of the year, with continued support throughout the year
- A high quality University environment
- Opportunity to progress to a high level English language teaching qualification Cambridge English Language Assessment DELTA with scholarship
- Membership of a vibrant community of some 220 international and local staff
- Opportunity to do research in second / foreign language learning
- A top-notch library and electronic resources to support learning and career development
We Offer:
- Salary paid in USD and Turkish Liras.
- Fully furnished, rent-free private accommodation on campus as primary residence (utilities charged at a minimal fee).
- Private health insurance subsidized by the university as well as state medical insurance.
- Employer-funded pension plan
- Monthly lunch vouchers
- In-house Turkish language courses
- Reduction in school fees for those who would like their children to attend Bilkent schools
- Professional development opportunities include Cambridge CELTA, DELTA Modules Courses, and an in-house EAP Teaching Certificate course.
Annual Teaching Load: 680 hours (spread according to course demand)
Weekly Teaching Load if offered ICELT
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| 20 hours + probation Spring semester: 20 hours + probation | Fall semester: 20 hours Spring semester: 20 hours |
Weekly Teaching Load if offered Mentoring
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| Fall semester: 20 hours + probation + mentoring Spring semester: 20 hours | Fall semester: 20 hours Spring semester: 20 hours |
* TEFL/TESL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language / Teaching English as a Second Language
* TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
* PGCE: Post Graduate Certificate in Education
** DELTA: Cambridge English Language Assessment Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
Job Description
Responsible To: Head of Teaching Unit
Overall Goal: To improve the quality of learning of all English Language Preparatory Program students irrespective of their learning profile.
General Aims:
- To provide quality tuition to the students.
- To effectively carry out non-teaching related duties.
- To contribute to institutional and professional development.
- To fulfill other job related duties as required.
- To teach a full instructor course load of 680 hours.
Specifically:
1. To provide quality tuition to the students by:
- planning, preparing and delivering effective lessons to meet students’ cognitive and affective needs;
- ensuring that the learning objectives specified in the Preparatory Program Syllabus are met in the best possible way to meet students’ needs;
- providing formative assessment and feedback on a range of tasks through the Learning Portfolio and other assessments;
- contributing to the development of critical thinking skills of students;
- providing individual support and attention to students as required and through tutorials and individual meetings;
- contributing to students’ personal development in English Language Preparatory Program through the promotion of a suitable learning environment;
- contributing to evaluation and planning of courses to better meet student needs;
- selecting, adapting and preparing materials for classes;
- using computers for effective teaching and learning.
- responding positively to student feedback gained through the Evaluation of Learning (EL) results and the University Course and Instructor Evaluation
2. To effectively carry out non-teaching related duties by:
- liaising with colleagues in all matters related to teaching of their students;
- actively participating in, minuting and chairing Teaching Unit meetings and any other meetings as required;
- effectively invigilating and marking all exams organised as required;
- maintaining records in designated formats;
- substituting for absent colleagues as required;
- adhering to and enforcing institutional rules.
3. To contribute to institutional and professional development by:
- participating in staff development and other training programmes as and when required;
- contributing to the climate of development in the Teaching Unit;
- contributing to the positive working atmosphere in the Teaching Unit and the school;
- participating in the establishment and maintenance of an ‘open door’ policy, which includes class visits and classroom observations;
- having classes videoed for professional development purposes;
- developing computer-related skills for teaching and learning;
- positively contributing to the appraisal process;
- actively participating in task groups;
- positively contributing to consultation on key Teaching Unit and institutional issues.
4. To fulfil other job-related duties assigned by the Director.
5. To teach a full instructor course load of 680 hours.
Probation
In accordance with the Turkish Labor Law, there is a 60 – day probation period for instructors new to English Language Preparatory Program. An outline of the probationary criteria is given below to inform those instructors who would like to apply for a teaching position.
Probationary Criteria
Head of Teaching Unit (HTU) manages the probation process and makes the final recommendation to the Directorate referring to the data collected. The recommendation made falls into two categories::
- approval of successful completion of the probationary period;
- termination of contract.
Probationary requirements are as follows:
1. Satisfactory fulfillment of all duties detailed in the job description.
2. Demonstration of essential teaching skills and techniques observed over four assessed lessons.
3. A clear indication of a successful instructor-student relationship.
4. A clear indication of a successful working relationship with instructors in the Teaching Unit (TU), line manager, instructors in other TUs, Post of Responsibility holders, management team, administrative and support staff.
5. Adherence to the Professional Code of Conduct outlined in the Staff Handbook.
6. Maintenance of acceptable standards of behaviour within the academic community.
7. Respect for the precepts of reasonable behaviour within the community at large; individual support of institutional values.
Induction
At the beginning of each academic year, an induction is given to all new colleagues to welcome them and to support them in settling into their new positions. The program covers a typical working week and offers an excellent opportunity for the beginning of a constructive dialogue between new colleagues and the school. The program aims and topics are summarized below.
Aims
The programme aims to provide:
- a supportive, non-threatening environment for participants
- all participants with the necessary information to be an effective member of a Teaching Unit from the beginning of the new academic year.
- participants with an understanding of the specific teaching/learning culture at English Language Preparatory Program
- an outline of school procedures and policies
- an opportunity to discuss school wide issues
Sessions Include:
- Introduction to Bilkent University and English Language Preparatory Program
- Life in the Teaching Unit, a typical work week
- Introduction to the English Language Preparatory Program Curriculum
- Professional development opportunities
- Working with students, how students progress
- Assessment in English Language Preparatory Program
- Question and answer sessions