Koç University, Academic and Life Skills (ALIS) Instructor
Position ID:
Position Title:
Full-time Instructor
Position Type:
Teaching stream faculty
Position Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul 34450, Turkiye
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Appl Deadline:
(accepting applications posted 2024/11/14, listed until 2025/05/14)
Position Description:
Position Description
Academic and Life Skills (ALIS) Instructor Koç University will be hiring a Full-Time Instructor (onsite) for the Academic and Life Skills (ALIS) Program under the Dean of Students. ALIS is a pioneering program in Turkey devoted to the empowerment of young adults. It is a student–focused program which aims to empower students in life skills needed to achieve their potential in academic, personal and professional life. Specifically, these skills are self-awareness, goal setting, time management, effective communication, relationship management, teamwork, stress management, psychological resilience, multicultural competence, problem solving, project management and leadership. In the courses offered with an experiential modality, the ALIS Program aims to help students become more self-aware while maintaining effective interaction with the outside world. For more information, please visit alis.ku.edu.tr and @kocunivalis on Instagram. What we offer: We offer an environment of active learning and self-development. We interact with top researchers and practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines, and actively participate in seminars, conferences and workshops to widen our vision. We collaborate with international organizations and networks in the first-year experience and wellbeing fields and contribute to the advancement of these fields as the leading university in Turkey. Qualifications: A minimum of master’s degree, Bachelor’s, master’s and/or doctoral degree(s) in psychology or counseling from a reputable university, A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education and/or professional training, Experience in offering training programs regarding life skills (i.e. communication, time management, self-awareness, stress management, relationship management and related subjects), Ability to teach both in Turkish and in English, Experience in utilizing experiential learning techniques and student-centered teaching methods, Group facilitation experience, Multicultural competence, sensitivity to personal and cultural diversity, Creativity in developing innovative approaches to student training, Experience in using digital tools for teaching life skills, International experience and industry experience are assets. Job Description: Teach several undergraduate ALIS courses during the academic year, Be actively involved in the design, development and evaluation processes of various ALIS courses, Offer office hours to meet students outside the classroom and refer them to related services on campus, Design, prepare and offer training programs/workshops for undergraduate and graduate students as well as administrative staff, Maintain strong communication and collaboration with students, administrative offices and other departments of the university, Play an active role in the administrative tasks and committees within the university, Perform the reporting and consultation duties assigned by the university administration in a timely manner, Represent the ALIS program in professional activities both nationally and internationally, Demonstrate initiative to develop new programs that will benefit Koç University constituents and the larger society. Application: Interested applicants should submit their applications electronically in pdf format to alis@ku.edu.tr . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please submit the following documents: An up-to-date curriculum vitae, The names and contact information for at least three references, A cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position, For applicants with teaching experience: o statement of teaching philosophy, o syllabus of a course taught in the past, o evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., student evevaluations).Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Syllabus of a course taught in the past
- evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., student evevaluations)
- Reference writer's contact inforonly
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
+90 212 338 10 58
Koç University
Student Center B 331
Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer
34450 Istanbul, Turkey
Student Center B 331
Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer
34450 Istanbul, Turkey