Teacher Trainees

Open call for foreign teacher trainees

Opportunity: Teacher trainee

INTERINSTITUTIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

January 2023

OPEN CALL

Opportunity: Teacher Trainees

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this position you must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in the following fields.
  • Law or Politics Sciences,
  • Psychology,
  • Social Communication, Journalism
  • Marketing, International Trade, Logistic, Branding,
  • Business Administration, Finance, Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management
  • Systems Engineering, Telecommunications
  • Portuguese Teacher
  • English Teacher or Translator from Spanish to English
• English as a second language or native language (Spanish is not accepted as a native language) If your native language is not English, you must prove your proficiency in English as a foreign language through an international test, which must be according to the following score: C1 - Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) or its equivalent in TOEFL 80-120/213-247/550-597 or IELTS 6.5/7.0
• Hold a Master´s degree in any field.

Experience

• Any prior teaching experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Any relevant professional experience. Student employment, internships, and graduate assistant work will be noted.

Note:

Being willing to travel to Universidad de Manizales campus in Manizales, Colombia.

Required/Preferred:

• Ability to work and speak to people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to welcome and establish good working relationships with staff, students, and colleagues.
• Works well with others on assigned tasks/projects
• Skill in establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other staff members.
• Skill in contributing to a positive and stimulating educational environment.
• Exhibits professionalism through communication, interactions with others, and personal conduct while supporting the mission and vision of the program and university.

Job Description:

• Participate in the "Mirror Program" at Universidad de Manizales. The "Mirror Program" is a strategy for strengthening the English level of the students using English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and facilitating activities for the students using EMI.
• Assist the Faculty in one or more specified course(s) in the program.
• Assemble needed materials and set up activities following approved plans and schedules. Interacts with and assists students during activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Attend classes with students and rotate through different class sessions to establish connection/bonding with the teachers and the students.
• Perform open talks to students of the faculty on topics related to your area of expertise and the context of your country.
• Participate in some processes of research in the Faculty.
• Participate in training, development opportunities, and other events when available.

Working schedule:

• Full-time position
• Expected Starting Date: February 1^st, 2023
• Expected Closing Date: June 9^th, 2023

Remuneration:

COP$ (2.8 Monthly legal salaries in Colombia)

Documents:

• Please e-mail your resume along with future availability to dir_ori@umanizales.edu.co I It would be helpful to include a short paragraph about yourself (availability, goals, if you are currently working, experience, etc.).
• Please indicate the field of your interest in the e-mail subject.

Deadline:

• From September 28^th to October 31^st, 2022