Part‑time English Trainer for IELTS & TOEFL Courses

About the role

The American University in the Emirates is seeking a part‑time English Trainer to deliver a range of language courses and test‑preparation programmes. You will help students improve their English proficiency and achieve their academic, career and personal goals.

Key responsibilities

• Teach IELTS, TOEFL, beginner, intermediate and advanced English language courses.
• Provide academic literacy support through the university’s writing lab for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Offer personalised advising and counselling on writing and communication skills.
• Review and enhance curriculum, assessments and learning activities.
• Collaborate with lecturers to support students’ academic writing.
• Promote the writing lab and raise awareness among the student community.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Applied Linguistics or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum two years of university‑level English teaching experience.
• Experience teaching IELTS or TOEFL preparation courses is preferred.
• IELTS overall band score of 8.0 or higher; native‑speaker level of English preferred.

Required skills

• Instructional delivery of IELTS and TOEFL preparation.
• Curriculum design and assessment development for English language programmes.
• Academic writing support and tutoring.
• Student advising and counselling in language development.