University Fellow
Asian University for Women (AUW): International US-style liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to women's empowerment and leadership
Located in Chittagong, Bangladesh
The AUW Fellows Program
Our students have incredible stories to tell and dreams to achieve. It is imperative that they are equipped to express themselves creatively and clearly—excellent writing, quantitative and communication skills are essential to achieving both personal and professional empowerment.
The AUW Fellows serve as volunteers in a number of pre-college and Undergraduate academic support programs:
English Language Instructors in Pathways for Promise Program
English Language, Math, Science Instructors in Access Academy
Undergraduate Program Teaching Assistants
Online Courses/Blended Learning Facilitators and Tutors
Writing Center Tutors
GRE Tutors
Volunteers with a Master’s Degree are also invited to teach at the Undergraduate Program as Instructors.
Program Details:
The AUW Fellows Program is a 10-month placement in Chittagong from August 2018-May 2019. The first two weeks of the program are dedicated to an orientation and intensive training in cultural, administrative, and pedagogical aspects relevant to the Volunteers’ activities. Volunteers receive a monthly stipend, accommodation in shared housing, meals at the AUW cafeteria, free local transportation to and from the University, and regional health insurance (excluding coverage in the USA). Travel on arrival and departure will be covered by AUW, in the most direct and economic route.
Interested individuals may apply for:
English Language Instructors in Pathways for Promise Program, teaching two courses per semester and engaging in group and individual student advising (Accredited TESOL qualification desirable)
English Language, Math, Natural Science & Social Science Instructors in Access Academy, teaching two courses per semester and engaging in group and individual student advising (Accredited TESOL or other subject qualification required; preferably a Master's Degree)
Writing Center Tutors (TESOL qualification required)
GRE Tutors
Online Courses Facilitators and Tutors (e.g. CS50x, Evolution, Understanding of the Universe, and other science courses)
Undergraduate Program Teaching Assistants (Master’s required)
Qualifications and Experience:
AUW seeks motivated individuals interested in acquiring experience in an international academic environment. A Bachelor or a Master’s Degree from a US (or US-style) college or university, at least 1 year of working experience in teaching or tutoring, preferably in an international environment. Fellows likely to succeed in this assignment will have:
Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, religious and cultural backgrounds of an international community;
Ability to be flexible with work assignments and work in a highly dynamic environment;
Understanding of the challenges of working in a developing region.
To Apply:
Please send a 1-page letter of interest and a short CV (max 3 pages) to Mr Rafiqul Haque, Human Resources Office, at hrd@auw.edu.bd. Indicate your specific area of interest in the subject field. Applications will be considered on a continuous basis until March 31, 2018.