Job Purpose
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is seeking instructors to support our Student Induction Program by teaching all or part of the English for Academic Purposes components (EAP) for new students. The program consists of our 4-week intensive English Enhancement Program (EEP) for students followed by the Academic Skills Bootcamp (AS) for all students on our campus in Rwanda. Applicants can choose to apply to teach on EEP, AS or both programs.

The aim of the Summer EAP Preparatory Program is to increase our incoming students linguistic and communicative competence in English and provide them with a foundation in the educational culture, expectations, skills and requirements of the university. Course syllabi and instructional materials will be provided. However, the English Enhancement Program (EEP) may require some development and adaptation and you are encouraged to incorporate your own resources as you see fit. The successful candidate will thrive on working under their own initiative to deliver a demanding and intensive summer program as part of a team of instructors.

The dates of the courses are:
EEP Only: June 10th July 12th
Academic Skills Only: July 17th August 23rd
EEP & Academic Skills: June 10th August 23rd

About Carnegie Mellon University
Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its masters degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMUs presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africas most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.
Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africas mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

About the CMU-Africa ESL Program
The English as a second Language (ESL) program supports students to develop their English communication and other 21st Century skills in a holistic way through the delivery of a portfolio of interventions across their academic journey. These include semesterly courses, intensive workshops, writing support and one-to-one tutoring. In addition, it increases learner motivation and autonomy in their professional & academic skills development by supporting relevant student, staff and faculty initiatives and activities. For example, the program assists first year students in preparing for their internship fair through resume and interview skills development interventions. Collaborations with students include a multimedia student blog and a public speaking club. Furthermore, there are several exciting projects in the pipeline including capacity building projects with local universities.


The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the summer English for academic purposes (EAP) preparatory program to prepare students to embark on their academic journey at CMU-Africa. This is a fixed-term contract (starting as soon as possible and ending in late August 2024).

The English Enhancement Program (EEP) aims to raise linguistic proficiency across the range of skills (B2) to prepare students to embark on their academic journey at CMU-Africa. This course is aimed at students with lower levels of English proficiency. The successful candidate will thrive on working to deliver a demanding and intensive summer program as part of a team of instructors, adapting materials where appropriate.

The Academic Skills Bootcamp aims to improve students academic skills in preparation for their post-graduate studies at CMU Africa and is compulsory for all students. Course syllabi and instructional materials will be provided. Again, the successful candidate will thrive on working to deliver a demanding and intensive summer program as part of a team of instructors.


Responsibilities
Teaching Intensive English Enhancement Program (EEP) aimed at raising linguistic proficiency and improving academic reading and writing (B2).
Adapting and developing the EEP course where necessary.
Teaching the summer EEP/ EAP preparatory program.
Undertaking formative assessments throughout the program.
Academic Skills course covering reading, writing, speaking, listening and graduate study skills (B2-C1+).
English Booster course focusing on speaking skills for the classroom (B2).
Providing regular and timely developmental feedback to the students.
Undertaking an end-of-program evaluation and providing feedback and recommendations as necessary.
Maintaining course attendance records and other related administrative duties.
Designing, developing, and adapting instructional materials as necessary.
Undertaking summative assessments, reporting on student progress, and assisting with the placement of students onto appropriate EAP modules in the Fall semester.
Attending daily teaching team meetings.