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Academic Director - Boliva
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| Job Number: | 22550880 | | Company Name: | World Learning | | Job Location: | Brattleboro, VT US | | Job Category: | Education, Training, & Library |
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Academic Director - Boliva
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Academic Director - Boliva
Title: Academic Director - Boliva
Department: SIT Study Abroad
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Type: Full_Time
Position #: 68230
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Description:
Academic Director Position
Bolivia: Latin American Revolutionary Movements and Conflict Resolution La Paz, Bolivia
General Description:
SIT Study Abroad, a program of World Learning, is recruiting for an Academic Director for its new study abroad program located in La Paz, Bolivia. The program's theme is Bolivia: Latin American Revolutionary Movements and Conflict Resolution.
This program follows the SIT semester model with its focus on experiential learning to complement traditional classroom instruction. Students carry out independent primary research in addition to academic coursework composed of a thematic seminar, a research methodology class, and Spanish language instruction.
The Academic Director is responsible for:
. General management, implementation, and academic delivery of the study abroad Bolivia: Latin American Revolutionary Movements and Conflict Resolution program;
. Teaching and supervision of multiple courses and course modules including the Latin American Revolutionary Movements and Conflict Resolution seminar, field research methods, and the independent study project.
. Providing student support for medical, housing, student life, personal, safety and security issues;
. Maintaining a current and relevant academic program, in association with local institutions, faculty and professionals; establishing clear student learning outcomes and designing program elements to meet these objectives;
. Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural orientation and weekly debriefing sessions;
. Overseeing the organization of educational visits and field trips and integrating the learning from these, as well as from homestays, into the traditional coursework components of the program;
. Facilitating overall student learning by guiding and advising students in both their cross-cultural learning processes and academic experiences - thus serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting students to draw substantive
connections among different aspects of the experience;
. Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for each student's transcript, clarifying both what the student achieved and how it was accomplished;
. Facilitating a constructive relationship between SIT students and host country communities, institutions and individuals involved with the program;
. Managing program staff, budget, logistics, and administration;
. Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program budget throughout the program;
. Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office in Brattleboro, Vermont and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required.
Required Experience:
Master's degree required, Ph.D. strongly preferred, in political science, sociology, history, international relations or a similar field with a concentration in at least two of the following areas: Latin American social movements, comparative politics, political economy, and/or the current governments of Bolivia, Venezuela and Ecuador; also, academic and practical knowledge of Bolivia and the region. Near native competency in Spanish and English (oral and written) is required.
College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates is desirable. During the program dates, the candidate must reside in La Paz and be able to travel for one week to 12 days at a time for a maximum of four weeks per semester. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and commits to delivering academic excellence as well as possess personal leadership qualities. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge, tact, patience, and diplomacy in working with host nationals and U.S. students. The candidate must be able to work in a team and independently, possess organizational ability at both micro and macro levels, demonstrated knowledge of safety standards and risk management, budget management skills, computer literacy, energy, and a sense of humor.
Required Education:
Master's degree required, Ph.D. strongly preferred
Compensation:
This position is considered full-time and reports directly to one of the two Associate Academic Deans for Latin America, SIT Study Abroad. Salary commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
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