EFL Instructor

Job description:

Position: EFL Instructor Positions with INTERLINK International Institutes

Locations: Al Yamamah University (Riyadh & Al Khobar), Mohammed Alkhudair School for the Gifted and Talented (MKSGT), and Mohammed Alkhudair Technical and Vocational Training College (MKTVTC) – Qassim, Saudi Arabia

The Teaching Context

INTERLINK International Institutes is hiring EFL instructors to join its programs at leading educational institutions in Saudi Arabia.

Al Yamamah University (YU) in Riyadh and Al Khobar offers programs in Business Administration, Architecture & Engineering, and Law as well as Executive MBA, master’s degrees in Business Administration, Human Resource Management,Management Information Systems, and Business Law. English being the medium of instruction, INTERLINK International Institutes provides an intensive foundation-year English language program to prepare students for academic studies at the University. Both YU and INTERLINK are widely recognized for their focus on transformative education among employers and government agencies.

In Qassim, INTERLINK supports high-achieving students at MKSGT, a selective high school for gifted and talented learners preparing for studies at highly selective global universities, and at MKTVTC, where students are trained for direct entry into the workforce. In both institutions, INTERLINK provides intensive English instruction and academic orientation grounded in transformative, project-based learning.

Responsibilities

Full-time instructors are expected to:

• Teach in all skill areas (20-24 contact hours per week)
• Work on curriculum review and communicate with the INTERLINK leadership team on a regular basis
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and student/program activities, including periodic professional training, student orientation, placement testing, and related tasks, always being mindful of student/client success and satisfaction
• Participate in meetings (with students, peers, parents, and others)
• Do student-advising, record-keeping, and report-writing
• Keep office hours for advising and counseling students
• Serve on committees and participate in on- and off-campus activities

Qualifications and Requirements

• A genuine commitment to the humanistic teaching philosophy espoused by INTERLINK
• A master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, TEFL, or in a related field with a CELTA/DELTA OR TEFL Certificate (120 hrs) from an accredited institution
• Familiarity with recent, learner-centered approaches to language acquisition
• Superior communication skills – both in speaking and writing
• Two or more years of relevant ESL/EFL teaching experience with adult learners
• Strong interest in and ability to adjust to a new culture where the way of life requires sensitivity, understanding, conformity, and flexibility

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching and/or experience living in another culture
• Peace Corps or other humanitarian volunteer/service/work experience
• Background in English for Specific Purposes
• Experience in teacher training and STEAM, and familiarity with IB or AP curricula (for the MKSGT program)
• Fluency in other languages
• Current residency in Saudi Arabia with a transferable Iqama

Salary and Benefits

• Initial starting salary of $39,000 – $44,000 per annum
• Round-trip ticket (allowance) to and from Saudi Arabia annually
• Housing allowance
• Education allowance for up to 3 eligible children
• Medical insurance coverage
• 45-day paid annual leave, in addition to other paid breaks, and some other holidays throughout the year, as per the university calendar

Application Procedure:

The position begins on August 10th. Prior to applying, please learn more about the program by reading the FAQ at https://interlink.edu/careers/ksa-faq/.

To apply for the position, please visit Teaching Positions at https://interlink.edu/alyamamah-teaching-post/

Job Type: Full-time