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[chanchanhae]

Folks!

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EFL/ESL/EAP Lecturer/Instructor - Cameroon

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UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
South West Region
Republic of Cameroon
(+237) 3302 6013
Fax: (+237) 3336 1325
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ubuea.net
www.astibuea.co.cc

EFL/ESL/EAP Lecturer/Instructor Positions: 6 Months Internship contracts

APPLICANTS MUST BE MALE OR FEMALE WITH ENGLISH AS THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE, HAVE A BASIC DEGREE FROM AN ANGLOPHONE UNIVERSITY AND AN INTERNATIONALLY - RECOGNIZED TEFL/TESL QUALIFICATION.

We are interested in recruiting well-qualified, committed and experienced teachers of EFL/ESL/EAP to teach:

In either the Preparatory English program (PEP), a foundation year preparing students for entry to undergraduate studies;

or, in the English Language Department (ELD) teaching undergraduate students.

The PEP is part of the Preparatory Year Program (PYP), preparing male students for English - medium studies leading to a B.S. degree in science, engineering or industrial management. The PEP consists of two 20 � hour � per - week pre-university intensive courses in general and academic English. The courses take a communicative/interactive task-based approach to language learning and focus on the development of functional English in the four areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

The ELD teaches a three-course program of undergraduate writing and communication skills (ENGL101, 102 and 214) from freshman to senior level. It is a service department for all the colleges.

The PEP currently employs a total faculty of 88 native (born) speakers of English (USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) and the ELD has a faculty numbering 23.


Instructors/lecturers are hired for the beginning of the academic year (Oct 1st).

QUALIFICATIONS

For the PEP and ELD an MA in TEFL/TESOL or Applied Linguistics, a one - year postgraduate diploma in TEFL/TESL from an accredited university, or an RSA/UCLES DELTA is preferred. More basic postgraduate qualifications in TESOL (CELTA, Cert TEFLA or equivalent, � but not by distance - learning) can also be considered for candidates with particularly appropriate experience.

EXPERIENCE

With an MA in TEFL/TESOL or Applied Linguistics, at least two years� full-time teaching of EFL/EAP overseas is required. With more basic postgraduate qualifications, further experience is expected.

Those interested in teaching in the ELD should have prior experience in teaching academic reading and writing.

COMPENSATION

SALARIES are competitive depending on qualifications and experience and range from a yearly salary of (US$52,800 to 76,100) per annum (inclusive of US$3100 transport allowance and Cost of Living allowance �currently 10% and rising to 15% in January 2010).

All compensation is tax-free.

SERVICE INCREMENT: Contracts are for 6 months internship. When renewing the contract, instructors get an annual increase in base salary depending on their performance.

END � OF - SERVICE GRATUITY: After between two and five years of employment, the employee will be paid an amount equal to half a month's salary for each year of service. With five or more years of service, the gratuity is calculated on the basis of a month's salary for each year of service.

ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION: UB also offers an Evening Language Program and short courses to various ministries and private concerns. These courses are taught by PEP and ELD faculty members who are interested in augmenting their salary. Instructors/lecturers who wish to teach the PEP or ELD course during the summer session (which is eight weeks long) are paid two months� additional salary. There are also opportunities to earn additional income on short courses (four to six weeks) during the summer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING HOURS: The working week (40 hours) is from Saturday to Wednesday. PEP instructors and lecturers have to teach 20 contact hours a week, attend 5 office hours a week and participate in some administrative duties. PEP instructors teach either early shift (08:00 � 09:50 and 13:10 � 15:00) or late shift (10:00 � 11:50 and 15:20 � 17:10). Occasionally, they may have to substitute, on a rota basis, for an absent colleague.

The ELD teaches 12 contact hours and 5 tutorial hours per week with classes on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

UNIVERSITY YEAR: The academic calendar, as set by the Ministry of Higher Education, consists of two semesters: Fall and Spring. Each consists of 15 weeks of teaching followed by 2 weeks allocated for final examinations.

BENEFITS

HOUSING: Every employee, single or with family, is provided, rent-free, with his own fully-furnished (bachelor/family) housing unit on campus. Services, including air conditioning, gas, electricity, cable TV and water, are free, as is maintenance. Each apartment has its own telephone. Local phone calls are free.

VACATION:

Faculty leave is determined by the academic calendar and instructors are generally free between semesters and during the summer, unless they decide to teach the Summer session. In the current academic year, the Spring semester began on 28th February, 2009, and ends on 27th June. The summer session, which is optional and paid for, begins on 11th July and ends on 3rd September, 2009. The 2009/10 academic year will begin on 26th September, 2009. New faculty have to report by 1st September.

There are also two holidays for the whole country: National Day (May 2009 ) and Youth Day (February 2009) as well as an inter-semester break between the first and second semester (18 days and a short mid-semester break (8/9days) in the second semester. During all these paid holidays, those who want to leave the country may do so. It is possible, and with multiple visas, now easier, to take weekend breaks to neighboring countries. Gabon is less than an hour away by road.

AIR TICKETS: Annual round-trip air tickets to the point of origin will be provided for the employee, his wife, and up to two children up to the age of 18.

HEALTH CARE: The employee and members of his family are provided with free medical and dental care at the UB Clinic.

CHILDREN�S EDUCATION: The University pays a total sum of $5000 per year per family towards local education expenses. There are a number of highly - rated international schools in the area including American Academy, � with both American and British streams, � and The British School (UK curriculum).

TRANSPORT: Free on - campus buses for employees and their families; school buses to local international schools; regular thrice-weekly shopping buses to Douala and Yaounde.

E-MAIL AND INTERNET: All employees and their families have free access to e-mail and internet facilities both at work and at home.

SHOPS ON CAMPUS: Bank; Post office; Stationer�s; Dry cleaning; take-away restaurant; Supermarket; Petrol station; Vehicle workshop; Vehicle insurance broker; Hairdresser (male and female); Cameroon Airlines.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The Community Center, which is for faculty members and their dependants, is the main area for recreation on - campus. It has two swimming pools (men�s and women�s), a snack bar, function rooms, a library, tennis courts, squash courts, a bowling alley, basketball and volleyball courts, a fully -equipped exercise room, etc. Employees can also use the university gymnasium, stadium, swimming pools and faculty restaurant.


OFF - CAMPUS, the university has its own beach (separate areas for students and university personnel) with changing facilities, shaded picnic shelters, barbecue facilities and a snack bar that is open at weekends.

INFORMATION

For information on the PEP visit our website http://www.ubuea.net/

For further information on the University (such as History and Organization; Campus Life; Visitor Information; Location and Climate; Recreation), go to http://www.ubuea.net and browse under these headings.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in applying to UB and meet our requirements, send an e-mail to [email protected] . Attach your CV/resume giving details of qualifications, teaching and other experience, Also include dob and nationality at birth.

Interviews for September 2009 will be conducted by video-conference.

[johnslat]

It looks impressive, but that salary???? In Cameroon????

"(US$52,800 to 76,100) per annum (inclusive of US$3100 transport allowance and Cost of Living allowance currently 10% and rising to 15% in January 2010). "

This one looks more realistic:

"Salary Range: USD$ 85000 (looks like a typo here; should be 8500) -12500 per annum depending on qualification (Faculty-Cons.Ad (091) Ministry of Higher Education UNIVERSITY OF BUEA CAMEROON Applications are invited for faculty positions for the academic year 2009-2010 (September 2009) in the following academic departments at UNIVERSITY OF BUEA Cameroon. Positions: Applicants for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions should hold Doctorates and have a strong record of published research, experience in supervising research of graduate students, and relevant teaching experience at the university level. Applicants for Instructor and Lecturer positions should possess a Master?s degree (as applicable) and have teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University. COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Department of : Earth Sciences (Ref: 530/COS) In the general areas of Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry, as well as introductory Geology courses. Preference will be given to candidates whose strengths complement existing departmental research directions and who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research that explores the physical or geochemical processes that contribute to the origin of mineral deposits. Physics (Ref: 550/COS) Faculty positions for distinguished Physicists in teaching and research in all areas of Physics. Fresh graduates from well-known U.S. Universities are welcome to apply. Mathematics & Statistics (Ref: 540/COS) In the areas of Real and Complex Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Theory. Chemistry (Ref: 520/COS) In the fields of Industrial Chemistry (Heterogeneous Catalysis, Polymer, Formulation Chemistry, etc.), and Analytical Chemistry (Separation Science, Environmental and Food Chemistry)."

http://www.yarlson.com/a,617,Qulaified-Lecturers-Needed-to-teach-at-the-International-University-of-Buea-(Cameroon,-Hudson-Valley).htm

And he phone/fax numbers don't seem to match the ones at the university site:

P.O Box: 63, Buea CAMEROON - Tel: (237) 33 32 21 34 / 33 32 26 90 / 33 32 28 13 - Fax:(237) 33 32 22 72

http://www.ubuea.net/docs/about_ub.php

Also no listings under "Job Opportunities" there.

Looks like a scam to me.

Regards,
John

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

John, I'm gobsmacked that you're not aware of the high quality of life that Cameroonians enjoy!

I remember prowling around behind the al-Khozama Hotel at all of those travel agents when I saw a poster that said, "Air Cameroon, Why not?"...I kept asking myself, "Why???"

NCTBA

[johnslat]

Dear NCTBA,
Why? Well, they make great cookies. No wait - those are macaroons. Hmm, guess there's no answer to "Why????".

Regards,
John

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Only a moroon would fly Air Cameroon...er...um, only joking! I DO NOT want the Cameroon lobby coming after me!

NCTBA

[veiledsentiments]

I am wondering why this is on the UAE board... what would we know about Cameroon? Shouldn't this be on the Africa branch?

I'd say the money sounds... too good to be true...

VS

[johnslat]

Dear VS,
I think it was put on this board so I could sneak in the "macaroon" remark.
I never visit the Africa branch - afraid I'll run into one of my ancestors.
Regards,
John

[Longton]

APPLICANTS MUST BE MALE OR FEMALE ....

This narrows down the field somewhat!

[chanchanhae]

[helenl]

Nope, nothing to share as I know next to nothing about Camaroon and nothing about the education system there, nor the salaries offered.

NCTBA perhaps it would be more appropriate to quote the classic Bugs Bunny line "What a Maroon!" While pointing and laughing at Elmer Fudd? That might be a back up avatar for you

[trapezius]

So someone failed grade 3 geography?

[chanchanhae]

[veiledsentiments]