Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NUGSE) invites applicants to join our international faculty to share in our vision of becoming a world-class center for teaching and research in education. Due to expansion, NUGSE is recruiting for a faculty member in Multilingual Education at either Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professorlevel. The position start date is December 15.The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree and expertise in one or more of the following areas: bilingual and trilingual education; principles and practices of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); multiliteracies; language policy; individual and societal multilingualism; or language education for young learners. Experience teaching and conducting research in primary or secondary schools is preferred.Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should also demonstrate: a record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals; success in attracting competitive funding; and experience supervising postgraduate dissertations to completion.Responsibilities include: developing and teaching core, elective, or research methods courses for multilingual education in M.Sc., M.A. and Ph.D. programs; supervising M.Sc. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations; maintaining an international research profile; contributing to the management of NUGSE and NU through committee service; and contributing to the wider agenda of education reform in Kazakhstan through teaching, research, and community engagement.Nazarbayev University Graduate School of EducationNUGSE began providing its first Master’s and Ph.D. programs in September 2013, supported by its strategic partners, the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Still expanding, NUGSE currently offers an M.Sc. in Educational Leadership, an M.A. in Multilingual Education, and a Ph.D. in Education. The M.Sc. in Educational Leadership offers specializations in School Education, Inclusive Education and Higher Education.NUGSE plays a key role in driving education reform in Kazakhstan, and faculty members who are keen to make a difference through work with schools, other universities and the Ministry of Education and Science are especially welcome. The School also houses a Research Institute and a Department for Continuing Education, and plays a major role nationally in conducting educational research and advising on policy.Conditions of Employment:The appointment is on an initial 3-year renewable contract and will be subject to annual performance reviews. An attractive remuneration package will include:· Internationally competitive salary;· Holiday leave of 56 days per annum;· Two flights for the appointee and dependents home per annum;· International health insurance;· Rent-free housing for the appointee and dependents;· Assistance for relocation expenses including air fares for the appointee and dependents.Application ProcedureReview of applications is currently under way and continues until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about NUGSE at gse.nu.edu.kz. Skype interviews for shortlisted applicants will be scheduled during Fall 2017. To apply, please send a cover letter and detailed CV, together with the names and contact details of two referees, to the Hiring Committee at gse@nu.edu.kz. Informal enquiries about this post can be addressed to Jason Sparks (Vice-Dean NUGSE) at jason.sparks@nu.edu.kz.
The Division of Education and Leadership at Western Oregon University is searching for an Assistant Professor of Elementary ESOL/Bilingual Education and Visiting Assistant Professor of Elementary ESOL/Bilingual Education. The links for the complete position announcements are included below.
Baltimore Center Stage is seeking an Artistic Administrator. The Artistic Administrator is primarily responsible for the communication and fiscal management of the Artistic budget; is the primary point of contact and responsible party with Actors Equity Association, Society of Stage Directors, and the local musicians’ union. The Artistic Administrator supervises Company Management.
]]>Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9:30 AM to 12 pm. During this time, students will learn about our programs, curriculum, clinical rotations, OMM and tour our 140,000 Sq. Feet state- of- the- art- facility at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Attending participants will learn more about admissions, missionary medicine, student leadership development, and more.
LUCOM Student doctors will guide tours, demonstrate OMM and share their learning experience with our guests.
We will also host an afternoon with Military Medical recruiters for those interested in learning about opportunities with the arm services. This program runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. During this time, active military personnel who are physicians will speak on residencies and employment. It is a unique opportunity to learn about the placement opportunities of current DO’s in the field.
LUCOM is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our school address is 306 Liberty View Lane, Lynchburg Virginia. Registration is free and can be completed online. Here is the link. LUCOM OPEN HOUSE – REGISTER ONLINE
Questions can be directed to Jacqueline Mendez, at jmendez1@liberty.edu or by phone at 434 592 6953.
Many thanks in advance.
Jackie Mendez
LUCOM
]]>We hope you found Neil Davis's talk on The Killer Business Plan as enlightening as we did. To help you on your entrepreneurial journey, Neil has kindly shared his power point from the workshop with us. To access it, simply download it from below. Feel free to share the resource with your friends, and leave your takeaways from the discussion in the comments below!