Academic Associate – Teacher Education

We invite applications for the position of Academic Associate – Teacher Education for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme BSc BEd Dual-Degree Undergraduate Programme.

As an Academic Associate (AA) you will contribute to Education courses in the Undergraduate programme, with a specific focus on English language support and academic mentoring for a diverse student cohort. You will work in close coordination with  the faculty.

This is a full-time two-year position.

Responsibilities:

As an Academic Associate in Teacher Education, you will:

  1. Work closely with faculty  across two to three undergraduate-level courses per semester, each involving substantial English language components.
  2. Conduct regular English language support sessions for undergraduate students with varied linguistic backgrounds.
  3. Facilitate tutorials for students requiring additional support in English language and comprehension within Education courses.
  4. Prepare teaching and learning materials, design and administer diagnostic assessments, and provide targeted academic support to student projects, including outside scheduled class hours.
  5. Mentor BSc BEd students, offering guidance in English language practice related to coursework, projects, and other academic activities

You will be able to engage in independent or collaborative research projects under the guidance of faculty members. You will be assigned a faculty mentor who will provide mentorship, feedback, and support in pursuing independent research projects.

  1. A Master’s degree in English (MA), specialisation in ELT desirable
  2. Demonstrated proficiency in the English language, including its academic and pedagogical use.
  3. An interest in engaging with a socially and academically diverse cohort of students
  4. An interest in English language teaching, particularly in higher education contexts.
  5. Master’s degree in Education (MEd or MA Ed) is desirable but not a mandate.

Please email the following documents to <facultypositions@​apu.​edu.​in> with the subject line:
​“Application for Academic Associate – Teacher Education, Bengaluru”:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. A one to two-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying to the University and the role.
  3. Completed Information Summary Sheet
  4. Two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to facultypositions@​apu.​edu.​in

Kindly ensure that all the above documents are submitted, as incomplete applications cannot be processed.

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