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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Lecturers / Professors / Teacher Trainers for Vocational Pedagogy at Technical Trainers College (TTC)
JOB-ID: 13281Field of activity
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (www.giz.de) manages the first Technical Trainers College (TTC), an undergraduate institution granting a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, on behalf of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a target capacity of 1200 trainees, TTC is a large institution with more than 120 faculty members from 10+ countries (for additional information: www.ttcollege.edu.sa). Typical students who study at this “Training of Trainers” institution towards a vocational trainer qualification are young people of Saudi Arabian nationality, between the ages of 20 and 28 years.
Your tasks
The teacher trainers will be lecturing in the following field:
• Vocational Pedagogy (background in subject didactics Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Information and Communication Technology, E-Learning)
Teaching positions typically carry a teaching load comparable to German universities of applied sciences, of 18 contact hours/week during the semester. Previous teaching experience is essential. Responsibilities also include guidance of students during practical assignments in training institutions and companies.
• Vocational Pedagogy (background in subject didactics Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Information and Communication Technology, E-Learning)
Teaching positions typically carry a teaching load comparable to German universities of applied sciences, of 18 contact hours/week during the semester. Previous teaching experience is essential. Responsibilities also include guidance of students during practical assignments in training institutions and companies.
Your profile
Doctorate (PhD) / MA or equivalent in Vocational Pedagogy; at least 5 years of academic teaching experience; international (teaching) experience and/or formal teacher qualification (e.g. German second state exam or comparable qualification) and experience in the subject didactics of either Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Information and Communication Technology or E-Learning will be a definite plus; interest and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; sufficient English language skills to teach in English; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point).
Assignment period
Starting date most probably in August 2013. Contracts can be offered for the duration of one or two years with the option of renewal. Short-term assignments of one semester (5 months) are also possible.
What we offer you
For our expert staff abroad in Saudi Arabia we provide an attractive salary and social package, accommodation and support of movement. Our staff will be supported through our country office in Riyadh.
Other information
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply.
Hans Henning
+49 – (0)6196 - 79 – 2677
https://person.gtz.de/www/index.php?ac=jobad&id=13281
