Talua Principal would like to hear expressions of interest for the position of Faculty Lecturer – English for Academic Purposes.

Role Purpose/Description:

Students at TTTI are all multilingual, and come with mixed levels of competency in English. In order to access the rich resources of the disciplines of Theology and Biblical Studies, and to be prepared to engage with the ever-increasing challenges facing pastors in Vanuatu, our students need help in improving their level of English. The English for Academic Purposes Lecturer at TTTI engages with all students, seeking to equip them with the skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking English, with a focus on developing skills for Academic Study. The role reports to the Academic Dean.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Teach, Assess & Moderate in TTTI accredited academic programs as allocated by Academic Dean (about 12-16 hours per week of scheduled class time).
  • Contributes to curriculum reviews as directed by the Academic Dean.
  • Attends and contributes to the Faculty meetings
  • Attends and participates in In-service Training as required.
  • Assess English LLN levels of new applicants (currently through the TTTI English Entrance Exam).
  • Undertakes any other duties as requested by the Principal and / or the Academic Dean

Qualifications & Experience:

  • a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or an equivalent internationally recognised TESOL qualification OR a teaching degree or other qualification that includes teaching English AND If English is a second language, English competency at Vanuatu LLN Band 7 (CEFP levels C2).
  • 5+ years industry experience (highly desired)

Other skills and/or personal attributes:

  • fluency in Bislama (desired) and highly advanced English fluency (Vanuatu LLN Band 7 or equivalent, such as CEFP level C2).
  • flexibility and patience
  • ability to work in an interdenominational work environment
  • initiative and team player mentality
  • a love for Jesus and a passion for mission
  • adherence to all TTTI policies, procedures and codes of conduct

Contract details:

This is for a 1 Year appointment.

The salary is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. It will follow the Merit-Based Classification Salary scale adopted by TTTI (likely between 875,000vt and 1,250,000vt per annum gross pay, not including VNPF contribution, severance, etc.)

You will also be provided accommodation on campus, which includes free internet and utilities (such as power and water)..

Application:

1. 1. To apply: send the following documents to the Principal.

  • A Cover letter, which includes why you seek the position, and how you feel you can contribute to the mission of the Institute.
  • CV / Resume with the names and contact details of 2 Referees.

2. If short listed, representatives of TTTI Staff will interview you (either face-to-face or over video conference call if easier).

3. We will tell you the outcome of your application in writing in a timely fashion.

Due date: all applications must be sent to the Institute by the 13th December, 2024. This is a rolling application, so applicants will be considered as they apply.

If you have any questions about this position or application process, please contact the Principal via email or phone:

Principal: Ps Philip Baniuri

Email: principal@ttti.edu.vu

Phone: +678 535 9269

Academic Dean / Deputy Principal: Rev Robert Falls

Email: admin@ttti.edu.vu

Phone: +678 763 0796