TESOL Language Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: TESOL Language Teacher

Organisation Unit: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)
Position Number: 3006939
Type of Employment: Full time, Continuing appointment
TESOL 1 – 12, salary level will be dependent on qualifications
Classification:
and experience, as per the current Enterprise Agreement
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

The University of Queensland (UQ) contributes positively to society by engaging in the creation,
preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. UQ helps shape the future by bringing
together and developing leaders in their fields to inspire the next generation and to advance ideas
that benefit the world. UQ strives for the personal and professional success of its students, staff
and alumni. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to
deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
UQ ranks well within the top 100 universities worldwide, measured through a number of major
independent university rankings: the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher
Education World University Rankings, US News Best Global Universities Rankings, QS World
University Rankings and Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities, and is
indeed in the top 50 in some of these rankings. In 2013, UQ attracted more Australian Research
Council funding than any other Australian university or research body.
UQ has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teachers, its educational programs and
employment outcomes for its students. Our students remain at the heart of what we do. The UQ
experience –the UQ Advantage – is distinguished by a research enriched curriculum, international
collaborations, industry engagement and opportunities that nurture and develop future leaders.
UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence, winning more Australian Teaching and Learning
Council Awards for Teaching Excellence than any other in the country and attracting the majority
of Queensland's highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.
UQ is one of Australia’s Group of Eight, and a founding member of Universitas 21, an

international consortium of leading research-intensive universities. UQ is also the largest
university in Queensland.
Our 50,000-plus strong student community includes more than 13,000 postgraduate scholars and
more than 12,000 international students from 144 countries, adding to its proud 215,000-plus
alumni. The University has more than 7,000 academic and professional staff and a $1.6 billion
annual operating budget. Its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston, in addition to
teaching and research sites around Queensland and Brisbane city. The University has six
Faculties and four University-level Institutes. The Institutes, funded by government and industry
grants, philanthropy and commercialisation activities, have built scale and focus in research areas
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in neuroscience, biomolecular and biomedical sciences, sustainable minerals, bioengineering and
nanotechnology, as well as social science research.
The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education

The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) was formally established in January
1996, through the amalgamation of the University of Queensland's TESOL and Continuing
Education divisions, which commenced in 1981 and 1983 respectively. The Institute has gained
considerable recognition and acknowledgement in the fields of TESOL and Continuing Education
both in international and national contexts since the mid/late 1980s. ICTE-UQ is responsible for
the development and delivery of a wide range of general, academic, bridging and special purpose
English language training courses, English teacher training/professional development courses,
and provision of English test administration services. Continuing Education activities provide an
extensive and comprehensive range of offerings for international clients and participants in the
following streams: customised professional, academic and study abroad programs, industry
training and study tours. The Institute also provides and manages a range of program-related
services and student/participant support services, e.g. airport reception, homestay accommodation
placement, extra-curricular and leisure/cultural activities.
TESOL activities are accredited by TEQSA and are CRICOS registered. ICTE-UQ is an
approved IELTS, OET, Cambridge (TKT) and ACCA test administration centre and an approved
teacher training centre. ICTE-UQ is an approved Professional Year Program provider, and is a
member centre of the national association English Australia and of the national quality assurance
organisation NEAS. More than 6,500 international students, teachers, professionals, business
personnel and visitors from 40+ countries participate in ICTE-UQ programs on an annual basis.
The Institute carries executive operational management responsibility for two offshore
partnership English Language Institute initiatives in central Vietnam and northern Chile; and is
involved to a limited but increasing extent in online training delivery and offshore training
provision within the Institute's extensive partnership network of government, institutional and
corporate partners.
ICTE-UQ is one of three divisions reporting directly to the UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Vice

President (International). The Institute works in close collaboration with the UQ International
and UQ International Development divisions and with the Office of the Deputy Vice-
Chancellor/Vice President (International) in contributing to the fulfilment of the University's
globalization, internationalisation and continuing education objectives in learning, discovery and
engagement.
Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute’s website at www.icte.uq.edu.au
Information for Prospective Staff
Information about life at UQ including staff benefits, relocation and UQ campuses is available at
- http://www.uq.edu.au/current-staff/working-at-uq
The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement outlines the position classification standards
for Levels A to E.

DUTY STATEMENT
Primary Purpose of Position
To engage as a TESOL Language Teacher in the delivery of English language training at ICTE-
UQ with involvement in some or all of the following areas: General English, Academic English,
Business English, English for Specific Purposes, English teacher training and teacher professional
development programs for pre and in-service teachers.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teaching and Learning

 Contact classroom teaching
 Development of shared teaching and learning materials
 Course curriculum/syllabus design
 Student assessment, placement and exit interviews, test invigilation, marking and
recording of results
 Writing student reports
 Classroom teaching observation by pre-service trainee teachers and in-service teachers
 Participation in arrival orientation, student consultation and supervision of student
activities
 Ongoing participation in continuing professional development
 General course administration at the direction of the relevant TESOL Director of Studies
and/or Assistant Directors of Studies
Other
Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties
undertaken, including:
 the University’s Code of Conduct
 requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and
related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or
Institute/School
 the adoption sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated
legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures
 requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National
Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures
developed by the University
 All staff are expected to treat students and participants, including young learners, with
respect and understanding and addressing their concerns at all times and must be familiar
with ICTE-UQ’s child and youth policies which support the safety and wellbeing of
children and young people in our care
Organisational Relationships
The position reports to the relevant TESOL Director of Studies or nominated TESOL Assistant
Director of Studies.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
 A bachelor’s degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification in TESOL (e.g. Cambridge
DELTA, MA App. Ling., MA TESOL) or a degree plus pre-service TESOL certificate
and current enrolment in, and significant progress towards, a relevant postgraduate
TESOL qualification.
 Demonstrated effective teaching skills at a variety of English language proficiency levels
in both General English and English for Academic or Special Purposes
 Demonstrated ability to develop innovative programs and materials appropriate to a wide
range of programs
 Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance language teaching and learning
 Evidence of at least five years equivalent full-time experience in teaching in the
designated program areas for adult learners
 Knowledge and experience in the areas of student supervision, arrival orientation,
placement and exit interviews, test and assessment marking and course administration
 Evidence of interest and involvement in professional development activities
 Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues
 High level communication and interpersonal skills
 Professional personal presentation
Desirable
 Experience in curriculum/syllabus design
 Demonstrated specialist knowledge in the areas of teacher training/professional
development for pre-service and in service English teachers, both native and non-native
speakers
The University of Queensland is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: TESOL Language Teacher

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

UQ is one of Australia’s Group of Eight, and a founding member of Universitas 21, an

TESOL Language Teacher – 12 October 2015

The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education

ICTE-UQ is one of three divisions reporting directly to the UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Vice

Information for Prospective Staff

TESOL Language Teacher – 12 October 2015

Primary Purpose of Position

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching and Learning

TESOL Language Teacher – 12 October 2015

The University of Queensland is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

TESOL Language Teacher – 12 October 2015

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