[Oman-L] Academic Director, Oman, SIT Study Abroad, World Learning Job Opening

[Clare Selter]

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Academic Director, Oman: Political Culture and Development
SIT Study Abroad, a Program of World Learning



World Learning is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Start date:      Aug. 1, 2008
Program base: Muscat, Oman

General Description:
SIT Study Abroad, a program of World Learning, is recruiting for an Academic Director (AD) for a semester-long study abroad program located in Oman. The theme of the program is Political Culture and Development.  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 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 components of the program;
 *   Working with Language Coordinator and language instructors to ensure highest quality, field-based language instruction;
 *   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 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 program;
 *   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 advanced proficiency in Arabic required.  Swahili proficiency a plus.

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 10-day training period in the US.  Salary commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

Application Deadline:  Open until position is filled

To apply:      Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org<http://www.worldlearning.org/> and click on the employment tab to submit a resume and cover letter. If you do not see the job you are interested in please "search all." You may also email a resume and cover letter to jobs at worldlearning.org<mailto:jobs at worldlearning.org>. Please note, a resume and cover letter are required for consideration.



Clare Selter
Human Resources Assistant
World Learning
Box 676 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT 05302
Phone: 802-258-3111
Fax: 802-258-3118
clare.selter at worldlearning.org<mailto:clare.selter at worldlearning.org>

Bridging Cultures. Transforming Lives.
www.worldlearning.org<http://www.worldlearning.org>

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