Teacher Education Specialist

Position Summary:

The Teacher Education Specialist is a core member of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) team at the American University of Phnom Penh, responsible for advancing the quality of teaching across the university. Reporting to the Director of the TLC, this role provides structured professional development and coaching for faculty and conducts formal teacher evaluations in support of institutional quality standards.

Essential Functions:

Conduct formal teacher evaluations across AUPP faculty in accordance with university policy, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes to the Director, TLC and HR as appropriate.
Conduct ongoing structured lesson observations across AUPP faculty outside the formal evaluation cycle, delivering constructive written and verbal feedback in a dialogic, non-punitive manner.
Provide individualized coaching and structured support plans for faculty identified through the evaluation cycle as needing targeted development.
Design and deliver a program of professional development workshops and training sessions for all AUPP faculty, responsive to both institutional priorities and needs surfaced through the evaluation process.
Teach 6 contact hours per week (2 courses) within TLC or General Education programs, modeling best practices in student-centered pedagogy.
Contribute to TLC quality assurance and reporting, including annual review of faculty development priorities and teaching quality outcomes.
Develop and maintain a practical library of teaching resources, including lesson planning templates, assessment guidance, and inclusive pedagogy tools accessible to all AUPP faculty via a shared platform.
Facilitate a regular faculty forum each semester as a low-pressure space for peer reflection, discussion, and professional support.

Essential Qualifications:

A master's degree in teacher education, professional learning, educational leadership, instructional design, or a closely related field. A doctorate is preferred.
A minimum of six years of full-time professional experience in teacher education, including experience in higher education.
Demonstrated excellence in program design and delivery, with evidence of adaptability across diverse teaching and learning contexts.
Proven experience conducting lesson observations and delivering constructive, dialogic feedback to educators.
Native-level English language proficiency (CEFR C2).

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage, challenge, and support educators at all career stages.
Working knowledge of current trends in pedagogy, instructional technology, and inclusive education practice.
Ability to design and deliver professional development programs that are responsive to institutional needs and grounded in evidence.
Organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities concurrently.
Collaborative team member with strong intercultural communication skills and experience working in diverse academic environments.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

A doctorate in teacher education, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
Experience conducting formal teacher evaluations in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with Advance HE, the UK Professional Standards Framework (2023), or equivalent international frameworks.
Experience delivering teacher education in Southeast Asia or a comparable context.
Participation in educational research, conference presentation, or scholarly publication in a teaching and learning context.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office via [email protected] or our online job application form:

Chat to Recruitment team via t.me/auppcareers (069 99 00 23)

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Inquiries can be directed to the email provided.