[Oman-L] Academic Director position in Oman

[Christian Sinclair]

Please find below a job posting for Academic Director of SIT Study 
Abroad's program in Oman (International Economics, Energy, and 
Diversification in the Gulf).

To apply, go to www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment link 
at the top.

best,
Christian Sinclair
Director, Middle Eastern Studies
SIT Study Abroad
World Learning
www.sit.edu/studyabroad

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/World Learning and its School for International Training are committed 
to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce./

 

*Program base*: Muscat, Oman.  Excursions to other parts of Oman, as   
well as UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.

*Start date:*        August 1, 2008

*Reports to:*      Director of Middle Eastern Studies

 

*_General Description:_*

The School for International Training is recruiting for an Academic 
Director (AD) for its new semester study abroad program located in Oman. 
The theme of the program is International Economics, Energy, and 
Diversification in the Gulf and is expected to open in September 2008.  
This is the second SIT Study Abroad program in Oman.  The first program, 
Political Culture and Development, opened in January 2005. This program 
follows the SIT semester model with its focus on experiential learning 
to complement classroom instruction. Students finish their academic 
semester undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, 
which complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar 
and a research methodology class.

 

*_The Academic Director is generally responsible for:_*

    * General management, implementation, and delivery of the study
      abroad program; Advising in matters regarding academic program
      delivery and scheduling;
    * Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural
      orientation, methods and techniques of field study seminar, and
      the thematic seminar;
    * Helping with the organization of educational visits and field
      trips and integrating the learning from these, as well as from the
      homestay, into the traditional coursework parts of the program;
    * Generally guiding and advising students in both their
      cross-cultural learning processes and academic experiences - thus
      serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting
      students to draw substantive connections from among different
      aspects of the semester experience;
    * Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end
      of the program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for
      each student's transcript, clarifying both what the student
      achieved and how it was achieved;
    * Facilitating a constructive relationship between SIT students and
      host country nationals involved with the program;
    * Managing program logistics and administration;
    * Providing student support for medical, personal and security issues.
    * Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the
      program budget throughout the semester;
    * Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office
      in Brattleboro and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required.

 

*_Specific Requirements:_*

Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred), in discipline related to the 
program theme as well as academic and practical knowledge of the region 
with Arabic language ability required. College teaching and experience 
with U.S. undergraduates desirable. Further, he/she must be attuned to 
the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and possess both 
commitment to academic excellence and the personal leadership qualities 
required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and 
adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact 
and diplomacy in working with host nationals, and American students; 
organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy; 
energy; and a sense of humor.

 

*_Term:_*

The position will begin August 1, 2008 with a training period in the US 
prior to the beginning of the program in Oman.  Salary will be 
commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

 

*_Application deadline:_*

Open until filled, with first review of resumes beginning in late 
October 2007.
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