International Black Sea University, LLC announces an open contest for the following academic positions:
- Associate Professor (1 vacancy for 5 years) in English Philology; Language of Instruction – English.
- Assistant Professor (1 vacancy for 4 years) in English Philology Direction; Language of instruction – English.
The applicant is required to deliver the following courses:
- Introduction to English Literature
- English Literature of the Medieval Period and the Renaissance
- English Literature of Romantic Period and Victorian Age
- Literature of English Classicism and the Age of Enlightenment
- XX Century English Literature
- Stylistics
- Mass media Language
Qualification requirements for Associate Professor:
- Doctorate or equivalent degree (in Philology, English Philology or related fields);
- At least 3 (three) years of scientific-pedagogical experience;
- Meeting the requirements set forth in the scientific -pedagogical activity report. Collecting at least 100 points (50 points must be collected from academic publications/books);
- Corresponding Language proficiency (C1 level);
Qualification requirements for Assistant Professor:
- Doctorate or equivalent degree (in Philology, English Philology or related fields);
- Meeting the requirements set forth in the scientific -pedagogical activity report. Collecting at least 50 points (25 points must be collected from academic publications/books);
- Corresponding Language proficiency (C1 level);
There is a possibility to obtain academic position by qualified personnel, based on professional merits. In this case, the qualification of the person may be confirmed by their professional experience, special training and/or publications. A person may be considered as correspondingly qualified, if she/he has a qualification necessary for developing learning outcomes and the candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Associate Professor based on professional merits Holds at least Master’s or equivalent degree in the same field/ a PhD or equivalent degree in a different field;
- A candidate must have significant working experience in the relevant field – at least 7 (seven) years and
- at least 2 publications in the relevant field and/or the field-specific training during the last 5 (five) years and
- At least 1-year experience in scientific-teaching work activities in higher educational institutions.
- corresponding Language proficiency (C1 level).
- Assistant Professor based on professional merits Holds at least Master’s or equivalent degree in the same or similar field;
- A candidate must have significant working experience in the relevant field – at least at least 5 (five) years and
- at least 2 publications in the relevant field and/or the field-specific training during the last 5 (five) years and
- At least 1-year experience in scientific-teaching work activities in higher educational institutions.
- Corresponding Language proficiency (C1 level);
Please note that:
- The criteria set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) are alternative. Satisfaction of one of them by the candidate is sufficient, and satisfaction of the criterion specified in paragraph d) is mandatory in conjunction with the criterion specified in paragraph b) or c).
- If the candidate has held an academic position without a scientific paper, in accordance with this rule, within 2 (two) years after the conclusion of the employment contract, the academic staff is obliged to publish at least 1 (one) publication related to the field.
Candidates are required to sign an agreement of affiliation with the University.
Applicants must submit the following documents (in printed and electronic form) to the University:
- Job Application (see attached document);
- Information form – R19F18 (see attached document);
- Copy of ID card. For foreign citizens – notary-approved translation / copy of residential card (if any);
- Notary approved copy of Georgian Diploma and/or notary approved translation of foreign Diploma/relevant certificate. If the diploma is not issued yet, a temporary graduation certificate is necessary. If the diploma is issued by a foreign HEI, it must be recognized under the Georgian legislation by the corresponding body and a copy of the recognition letter is required;
- Document(s) certifying scientific-teaching work experience;
- CV in Georgian and English with at least two references;
- Scientific-pedagogical activities report (R36I1F1) (see attached document) (Do not apply to academic staff appointed based on professional merits);
- List of field relevant scientific articles and publications and their copies (during the last 5 years);
- Syllabus in Georgian and English (if the course is delivered in English) or in Georgian (if the course is delivered in Georgian). The candidate may submit a syllabus prepared not in IBSU format for the contest.
- Book of Job Records or certificate from current/previous job (other than IBSU);
- Documentation / Certificate of Participation in Trainings and Conferences (if available);
- Copy of international certificate of proficiency in foreign language / Curriculum Matching / Copy of higher education certificate in the foreign language (if required). In the case of a document issued in a foreign language – a notarized translation and copy or a document certifying the lecturing in the relevant language;
- Documents confirming a professional merit (if an applicant wishes to occupy a vacant academic position on a professional basis).
The commission is authorized to request the candidate to conduct a sample lecture. The sample lecture is delivered in the language of instruction of the program.
Interested persons must submit the required documents (hard copy and electronic version) during the period of November 4-11, 2022 (from 14:00 to 16:00) to the Chancellery and Human Resources Management Office of the International Black Sea University.
Contact number: 2595005 (131/132), e-mail: hr@ibsu.edu.ge
Address: Tbilisi, D. Aghmashenebeli Alley 13th km, # 2.
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