Teacher of Economics / Business
UWC Dilijan College
Dilijan, Republic of Armenia
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive salary (stated in $US, paid in equivalent Armenian Dram)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2018
Job overview
UWC Dilijan College wishes to appoint a well-qualified and experienced graduate to teach the Economics / Business within the IB Diploma Programme.
Applicants should be committed to the vision of the Founders of the college and the mission statement of the United World Colleges; they must also be ready to commit to the IB Diploma and to teach Theory of Knowledge. Information can be found at www.uwcdilijan.org and www.uwc.org and on Facebook at UWC Dilijan (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UWC-Dilijan/350041941777688). Applicants must be committed to the highest standards of academic excellence within a balanced curriculum that includes a strong service component.
Employer Information
UWC Dilijan opened in August 2014 as an IB Diploma Programme college within the UWC movement, which now comprises 17 colleges across the world. As the first college of its kind in the region, UWC Dilijan brings the vision and values of the movement to a new part of the world. Based upon the three-fold educational pillars of high academic standards, extensive co-curricular activities including service with strong community co-operation, and residential life, UWC Dilijan provides a balanced, rich, challenging and transformative education for its diverse body of students aged 16-18 on entry, currently from 82 countries, most of whom are studying English as an additional language.
The Package on Offer includes:
- Wonderful students
- A two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)
- A competitive salary (stated in $US, paid in equivalent Armenian Dram)
- Rent-free accommodation on or off campus with free meals in the dining-hall
- Flights at the beginning and end of the contract and an annual travel allowance
- Excellent facilities including an indoor swimming-pool and theatre
- Professional Development opportunities
- Private medical insurance
Candidates are expected to have:
Letters of application, a detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees, at least one of whom should be the most recent employer, should be sent to careers@uwcdilijan.org with the subject line Teacher of Economics / Business to arrive no later than 20 July 2018.
UWC Dilijan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Applicants must consent to extensive background and police checks and declare details of criminal or other convictions.
About UWC Dilijan College
UWC Dilijan – one of the 17 United World Colleges – is an intentionally diverse international boarding school in Armenia. It first opened its doors in August 2014 and now has 218 students (16 to 18-year-old) from 77 countries studying International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
We believe that education is “a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future” (UWC Mission). We are a caring, learning community that aims to support the intellectual, moral, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development of our members following the UWC educational principles, model and values.
UWC Dilijan is also part of a wider network of organizations that work to transform Armenia, such as the IDeA Foundation, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity,the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology.
Educators at UWC Dilijan have a wide and varied role: beyond the classroom, they also have roles to play in our outdoor education program, our CAS program, as mentors and in our residential life programme. There are ample opportunities to get involved beyond the UWCD community in Dilijan and beyond. We encourage you to browse our website and social media feeds to learn more about us.
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