Language Support Specialist
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About the Role
Georgetown University in Qatar seeks a Language Support Specialist to support student language development in Arabic and French, mentor peer tutors, and assist with academic programming.
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Responsibilities
- Support language learners across beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Mentor and train student language tutors (Arabic and French) on tutoring and language support practices
- Assist in the design and delivery of workshops, seminars, and materials promoting engaged student learning and multilingualism
- Provide expert one on one tutoring sessions focusing on speaking, writing, and academic language skills
- Provide general and admin support for OAS programs
- Create and curate language support resources including handouts, videos, and presentations
- Manage scheduling, planning, and execution of departmental events
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to publicize OAS programming and recruit participants
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Arabic Language and Literature, Arabic Applied Linguistics, French, TESOL, Education, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience teaching university level Modern Standard Arabic or working in a language/writing center at a postsecondary institution
- Proven experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and writers
- Effective professional communication skills in English, French, and Arabic
- Competency with Google Suite, MS Office, and LMS platforms
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Georgetown University in Qatar (GU Q) is dedicated to promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
- The Language Support Specialist is a hybrid role supporting academic development, combining language specialist duties with oversight of peer tutors and program support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Arabic Language and Literature, Arabic Applied Linguistics, French, TESOL, Education, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of relevant experience teaching university level Modern Standard Arabic or working in a language/writing center at a postsecondary institution.
- Proven experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and writers.
- Effective professional communication skills in English, French, and Arabic.
- Competency with Google Suite, MS Office, and LMS platforms.
Key Accountabilities
- Support language learners across beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Mentor and train student language tutors (Arabic and French) on tutoring and language support practices.
- Assist in the design and delivery of workshops, seminars, and materials promoting engaged student learning and multilingualism.
- Provide expert one on one tutoring sessions focusing on speaking, writing, and academic language skills.
- Provide general and admin support for OAS programs.
Key Activities
- Assist students in Arabic and French language development (writing and oral proficiency practice).
- Hold standard office hours for one on one sessions focusing on speaking and writing exercises.
- Facilitate targeted presentations, strategic mini seminars, and interactive workshops.
- Create and curate language support resources including handouts, videos, and presentations.
- Deliver training and provide ongoing feedback to peer tutors for Arabic and French.
- Support the Arabic peer tutoring program and other language support initiatives.
- Assist with regular administrative tasks, special projects, and strategic planning.
- Prepare professional presentations and data review materials.
- Manage scheduling, planning, and execution of departmental events.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to publicize OAS programming.
- Manage and organize program related physical and digital documentation.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of language acquisition and writing pedagogy.
- Effective professional communication skills in English, French, and Arabic.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural setting.
- Competency with Google Suite, MS Office, and LMS platforms.
- Interest and ability to master other technologies used in language programs.
Benefits
- Georgetown University offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, and voluntary insurance options.
Application Notes
- This is a term position (August–May) with a part time schedule of 29 hours per week.
- Based in Doha, Qatar; no relocation assistance; locally based candidates only.
- Non sponsored position; applicants must already have sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.
- Submit a resume/CV for each position of interest.
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