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weepingdatepalm
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 Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:32 am Post subject: Where are the best university English teaching jobs-Turkey? |
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Hi,
I am a highly qualified English Instructor with 26 years experience. I have been teaching and directing university English in Saudi Arabia for the past 12 years and would love a change. I understand that there are some great jobs in Turkey, but have been unable to locate any that pay well. So, where are the best university English teaching jobs in Turkey? |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:51 am Post subject: |
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| It would help to know your qualifications (e.gi., degree level/major, present job title, etc.), age, and nationality. Also, what salary range are you seeking? Salaries in Turkey aren't like those in the Gulf. |
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hurrikaane
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:28 am Post subject: |
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| From my research, my understanding is that there aren't any that pay well relative to E. Asia or the Gulf. I believe university salaries top out around 6000 lira/month (~ $2650 USD). Also, if you care about saving money and living in another country one day (US/EU/Oz etc), given the dismal exchange rate and you may wish to rethink relocating to Turkey. |
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weepingdatepalm
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:42 am Post subject: Education |
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| I am an American and a native speaker of English. I hold 2 Master Degrees in Education from the US (one in ESL Instruction). |
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svenhassel
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Depends what you mean by "good", one that pays well? wages didn't change much in the five years I was there.
I believe Sabanci have high academic standards and pay around 6000. Abdullah Gul in kayseri have unknown academic standards but will pay any native speaker with a cert 8000. 4-6000 is the norm in Istanbul prep schools: Bilgi, Koc, bahcesehir, ozyegin, sehir, are probably the best, watch out for the rest.....
the biggest problem is the lack of academic standards in the majority of the uni's, education system is totally unregulated being under the influence of govt cronys.
It just seems unsustainable as a place to develop a career in every way. good for short periods perhaps. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Education |
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| weepingdatepalm wrote: |
| I am an American and a native speaker of English. I hold 2 Master Degrees in Education from the US (one in ESL Instruction). |
What about Morocco?
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=33520 |
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naturegirl321
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| Wow! Hope that's not too good to be true. |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:56 am Post subject: |
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| naturegirl321 wrote: |
| Wow! Hope that's not too good to be true. |
Maybe. The recruiter has done a lot of business for employers in KSA, so there's no reason to believe they're flaky. The challenge will be finding enough applicants with both a BA and MA in English, education, and/or TESOL.
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weepingdatepalm
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:20 am Post subject: Morocco |
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| I have already applied for this one. The recruiter is a really helpful and nice guy. |
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naturegirl321
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:21 am Post subject: |
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| That's really good. |
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weepingdatepalm
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:24 am Post subject: Jobs in Turkey |
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| I need a minimum of $4,000 per month plus housing. |
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Agamemnon
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:30 am Post subject: |
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| Really, that MUCH! You must have some expensive habits! |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| Agamemnon wrote: |
| Really, that MUCH! You must have some expensive habits! |
That level of salary (and more) is what teachers earn in the Gulf. The OP won't get anything close to that in Turkey. |
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weepingdatepalm
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:25 am Post subject: Even that low at University |
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| I am looking for a university position. Are the salaries still below 9,000 lira? |
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mysterytrain
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I doubt whether they have risen much since yesterday. |
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