JOB OPENING - JOB# AD/Vietnam

Academic Director, SIT Study Abroad, Vietnam: Mekong Delta Natural and Cultural Ecology Program, School for International Training

Program base: CanTho, Vietnam
Reports to: Director, Asian and Pacific Studies, SIT Study Abroad
Start Date: January 2005

The School for International Training is recruiting for an Academic Director (AD) of its new study abroad program located in CanTho, Vietnam. The program theme is Natural and Cultural Ecology of the Mekong Delta. This program follows the SIT model with its focus on experiential learning to complement classroom instruction. Students finish their academic semester undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, which complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar and research methodology class.

The AD is generally responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a new study abroad program;
• Advising in matters regarding academic program delivery and scheduling;
• Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural orientation, methods and techniques of field study seminar, and the thematic seminar;
• Helping with the organization of educational visits and field trips and integrating the learning from these, as well as from the homestay, into the traditional coursework parts of the program;
• Generally guiding and advising students in both their cross-cultural learning processes and academic experiences - thus serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting students to draw substantive connections from among different aspects of the semester experience;
• Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for each student's transcript, clarifying both what the student achieved and how it was achieved;
• Facilitating a constructive relationship between SIT students and host country nationals involved with the program;
• Managing program logistics and administration;
• Providing student support for medical, personal and security issues.
• Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program budget throughout the semester;
• Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office in Brattleboro and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required;
• Upon return to the US, assisting in explaining the program to interested individuals at home campuses and communities, as feasible.

Requirements: The applicant must have at least a Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in appropriate academic area (e.g., environmental studies, wetlands ecology, geography), as well as practical knowledge of Southeast Asia /Mekong Delta region; Vietnamese language ability preferred. College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates desirable. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and possess both commitment to academic excellence and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host nationals, on the one hand, and American students, on the other; organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy; energy; and a sense of humor.

Term: The position will begin January of 2005 and is full-time. Contract appointments are generally for a minimum two-semester period, with an initial review after the first semester. All program expenses are paid, including a contribution to the cost of health insurance. Salary depends on academic qualifications.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Job #AD/Vietnam, Human Resources
School for International Training
P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
or fax: 802-258-3118 or email: jobs@sit.edu

For more detailed application guidelines, click here.

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