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Director of Language Center
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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an autonomous, international and inter- governmental post-graduate institution that promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asian-Pacific region and beyond through higher education, research and outreach activities. Established in Thailand in 1959, AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with the public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some top universities in the world. It offers Master's and Doctoral degrees, diploma and certificate programs in engineering, science, planning and management, and serves over 2,000 students from many countries across Asia and beyond. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is looking for applications for the Director of Language Center. The director is responsible for managing the Language Center's services in line with approved targets and objectives of the Institute's vision and mission. The Director reports to the Vice President of Academic and Research (VPAR), collaborates with VPAR, the deans of AIT Faculties, sets the Center's strategies and business plan, and supervises the work of LC teachers and clerical staff. |
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting student recruitment and provision of pre-degree intensive language programs.
- Maintenance of Institute standards for academic and technical writing skills through admissions and placement testing, and editorial approval of components of research reports.
- Proactively seek out partnerships with external clients that will lead to LC revenue.
- Apply for external project funding that will benefit the LC financially or develop LC staff.
- Development of needs assessment and language curricula for undergraduate, postgraduate students and AIT staff.
- Oversee the provision of on-line, self-access and tutorial facilities.
- Partner with AIT Faculties as well as governmental and non-governmental partners of AIT in capacity building training programs specially in communication skill development and scientific report writing.
- Manage the LC team through recruitment, hiring and evaluation of staff while furthering their professional development.
- Set and control the Language Center budget.
- Contribute to the Institute-wide initiatives, panels, committees, and task forces as requested.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in English with expertise in academic and technical writing.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience managing a program or department at the university level and successfully leading a team of teachers.
- Ample experience in writing academic research or project proposals.
- Experience in designing curricula and programs for international university programs.
- Minimum of 5 years of university experience teaching English academic/technical writing and communication skills.
- Minimum Master's degree (doctorate preferred) in English language teaching or linguistics.
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AIT offers a salary that is regionally competitive, commensurate with academic merit and These should be submitted to VPAR (vpar@ait.ac.th) no later than 31 March 2026. Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by the search panel. ATTENTION: Vice President for Academic and Research (VPAR) We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. AIT has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA); sexual harassment, abuse and authority and discrimination which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone's responsibility. |