Part-time Instructor of Science for Innovative College-Readiness Program Serving Low-Income Lebanese and Refugee Young Adult Students

Seeking a Part-time Instructor of Science for Innovative College-Readiness Program Serving Low-Income Lebanese and Refugee Young Adult Students

Application Deadline: January 12th, 2018

How to Apply: Submit a brief statement of interest in the body of the email with a CV attached to ccecs@aub.edu.lb with subject “Science Instructor”

Location: Bar Elias, Central Bekaa

Dates: Spring Semester 2018 March 2018 – June 2018

Teaching Hours: One class per week (4 hours teaching) for a total of 16 days per semester (64 hours) Days of week and time TBD

Key areas of Responsibility

• Deliver one class of Science per week from March – June to a section of up to 25 students
• Assigning and grading exercises
• Giving feedback and communicating effectively with students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Delivering the material in a technology-enhanced format utilizing online materials prepared specifically for the program
• Reviewing the curriculum and updating it as per needs of the class or the training
• Coordination with AUB faculty supervisor and other section instructor
• Reporting as required
• Participation in occasional training and evaluation sessions

Key Characteristics and Qualifications

• Experience teaching the subject in a high school (grade 12), university, (experience teaching students from underprivileged communities would be an added advantage)
• Relevant academic degree
• Skilled in engaging learners with diverse previous educational experience utilizing student-centered learning techniques
• Passionate about working with young people and disadvantaged communities
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential

• Good facilitation and time management skills
• Strong skills in basic computer applications, previous experience using online resources and technology in the classroom is a plus

Background: The American University of Beirut (AUB) Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service in collaboration with the Kayany Foundation are implementing a blended college-readiness program that prepares Syrian refugee and vulnerable host community youth for entry into higher education and provides transferable skills. The eight-month program provides foundational academic course work in English, Math, Science, Ethics & Human Rights, Critical Thinking and digital skills. This project is funded by UK aid from the British people through SPHEIR (Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform); other partners include King’s College London, Al Al Bayt University (Jordan), Kiron Open Higher Education (Germany), and FutureLearn (UK).