English Teaching Fellow
Host Organization: KIMEP University (College of Humanities and Education)
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Focus Area: Education
Number of Fellows: 2
Length of Fellowship: One Year
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Established in 1992, KIMEP University is an independent, non-profit higher education institution in Kazakhstan serving a multinational student body. KIMEP’s core values comprise a fundamental commitment to honesty, integrity, transparency, meticulous care for the well-being of students, and the delivery of academic excellence. This includes developing well-educated citizens and improving the quality of life in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region through teaching, learning, community service and knowledge advancements in the fields of business administration and social sciences. To learn more about KIMEP University, visit their website here.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
College of Humanities and Education (CHE) at KIMEP University. CHE is one of the four main colleges of KIMEP. It has three academic departments (Department of Education, Department English, Department of Modern Languages and Translation), an academic learning center, and several language clubs. The work of the College of Humanities and Education is multifaceted. It provides university-wide academic English and academic writing courses, as well as language and general education courses, and pre-credential Foundation English courses for undergraduate and graduate students. The courses are aimed at improving English language proficiency and honing the verbal skills required for future academic and professional success.