I. Major Responsibilities
Academic Leadership and Faculty Development
* Provide strategic academic leadership for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages.
* Oversee the transition of AHL from a service teaching unit to a fully structured faculty with defined departments and programs.
* Lead the development, approval, and implementation of the Bachelor of English Language (with TESOL and English Education Studies specialisations).
* Establish and oversee academic departments within AHL in alignment with UP and MoEYS structures.
* Ensure academic quality, coherence, and consistency across all English language provision delivered to approximately 2,000 UP students annually.
Curriculum and Program Development
* Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement processes across all AHL programs.
* Ensure alignment of English language programs with national workforce needs and MoEYS requirements.
* Develop pathways for future undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD programs in TESOL, Education, Communication, and related disciplines.
* Promote integration of digital learning technologies and responsible AI use within language education.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
* Ensure all AHL programs comply with MoEYS accreditation standards and UP academic policies.
* Oversee monitoring of student outcomes, retention, and progression.
* Implement systems of continuous quality improvement across teaching and assessment.
* Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external review processes.
Staff Leadership and Development
* Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for academic and administrative staff within AHL.
* Promote professional development in TESOL, curriculum innovation, assessment design, and educational research.
* Lead recruitment, appraisal, and workload planning in line with UP policies.
* Foster a collegial and collaborative academic culture.
Strategic Planning and Growth
* Develop and implement a Faculty Strategic Plan aligned with UP’s institutional strategy.
* Identify opportunities for program expansion, partnerships, and revenue generation (including CPD and teacher upgrading programs).
* Support the development of research and scholarship in language education and related fields.
* Contribute to university-wide initiatives including interdisciplinary teaching and general education reform.
Student Engagement and Support
* Ensure high-quality student academic advising and pastoral support within AHL.
* Promote student success, academic integrity, and professional readiness.
Institutional Contribution
* Serve as a member of relevant academic committees.
* Collaborate with other faculties to support university-wide English curriculum delivery.
* Represent AHL internally and externally with professionalism and strategic vision.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice-President Academic Affairs or President.
II. Qualifications and Requirements
1. Experience
* Minimum 5 years of academic teaching experience in English, TESOL, Education, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, program development, or faculty management.
* Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance within higher education.
2. Education
* Master’s Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field (required).
* PhD in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field (preferred).
3. Skills and Competencies
* Strong academic leadership and strategic planning capability.
* Excellent oral and written command of English.
* Working knowledge of Khmer is highly desirable.
* Understanding of MoEYS accreditation processes and Cambodian higher education context.
* Experience in assessment design, curriculum innovation, and digital learning integration.
* Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
* Ability to manage change and lead faculty development in a growing institution.
The University welcomes Cambodian and international candidates.
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