Director, Centre for Language Learning

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in a Modern Languages, Applied Linguistics, Language Education or a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess:

• A sound record of and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching a foreign language at university level
• Substantial record of relevant research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Native or near native command of at least one (1) modern foreign language
• Evidence of application of contemporary language learning technology

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership or an administrative capacity in a similar environment
• Experience in collaborative and/or interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Experience in developing or managing outreach engagement programmes
• A demonstrated sensitivity to the learning of languages at the tertiary level in the Caribbean
• Evidence of deep familiarity with current theories and methods of instruction, assessment, and technologies devoted to language acquisition and cultural learning
• Proven success in securing research funding

The following would be considered assets: 

• Experience in establishing relationships with other university units and relevant external institutions
• Experience with digital tools and innovation in language learning and teaching
• Specialization in one (1) or more of the following: 
  • Language Studies
  • Language Pedagogy
  • Modern Languages
• Candidate needs to have advanced or highly proficient, native to near-native, excellent mastery of English.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing visionary leadership and operational management for all aspects of activities at the Centre for Language Learning (CLL)
• Recruiting and deploying academic, technical and other support staff
• Preparing appropriate programmes, supervision and delivery of programmes
• Managing the budget, resources and strategic planning processes of the Centre for Language Learning (CLL)
• Overseeing the design and delivery of all language courses and programmes at the Centre for Language Learning (CLL)
• Fostering research and publication projects
• Supervising and mentoring academic and administrative staff to ensure excellence in teaching and service
• Organising professional development for teaching staff in language education (or other areas of importance) at the Centre for Language Learning (CLL)
• Representing the Centre for Language Learning (CLL) on the University’s and other Committees and contribute to institutional planning and policy
• Overseeing staff training, identifying areas of relevant research and creating plans for expanding the range of offerings at the Centre for Language Learning (CLL)
• Overseeing the affairs of the Confucius Institute by serving as the Local Director with responsibilities for administration, financial oversight and liaising with the Chinese Director

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills.  A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidates should also:

• Have a demonstrated ability to lead teams and to work in a collaborative environment
• Display evidence of strong administrative skills and ability to thrive on collaboration
• Have strong decision-making skills
• Be flexible to work extended hours and weekends, where necessary
• Have problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Have proficiency in financial planning and management skills
• Be customer focused 

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.