Call for University-Level Course Instructors
Position: Instructor at the National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus Hours: Part-time (6-20 hours per week)
Duration: Spring 2022 (with the possibility of continuation to Summer and Fall 2022 and beyond)
Pay: Volunteer or small stipend
Location: Virtual
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a dynamic, forward-looking and growing organization. We seek motivated, committed, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team as instructors at the Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) in partnership with the National University of the Union of Myanmar.
CRPI enables and facilitates collaborative research and policy action projects with various researchers in Indiana, as well as with Myanmar scholars, other international scholars, and scholars across the US whose research and projects are relevant to the Burmese American community, to Myanmar, and to Southeast Asia.
The National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM) was established by BACI in partnership with other institutions, building on 10 years of experience in teaching and research. NUUM offers certificate programs and research and continuing learning opportunities, as well as policy and project development initiatives for the people of Myanmar and stakeholders in Myanmar.
Responsibilities and expectations
- Each NUUM instructor will teach or co-teach one university level online/virtual course in one of the areas of the certification programs being offered. Instructors can propose courses they are interested in teaching in line with their research areas of interest and expertise. Courses will be of similar nature to those offered by a typical U.S. university. See a list of courses currently offered here: https://thebaci.org/2021/08/26/nuum-course-fall-2021/
- Instructors will also be responsible for course-related administrative work and must participate in regular meetings with a team of instructors and partners
Qualifications and criteria
- Fluency in English
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience (current graduate students may be considered) Candidates with doctoral degrees are highly sough
- Interested in and passionate about teaching
- Demonstrated commitment to the NUUMs values
- Candidates of any nationality will be considered, but candidates in Myanmar or from the Myanmar diaspora will be given preference
- Demonstrated high level of professionalism, respect, and personal integrity
What you will get out this role
- Training and/or experience related to teaching as part of professional development
- The opportunity to network with other instructors and the university leadership
- A letter of recommendation from the NUUM leadership upon request
- The opportunity to help the people of Myanmar
Interested candidates should submit their resume or CV to Human Resources, NUUM at HR@Umyanmar.org. Check our website for more information: www.thebaci.org. The deadline for applications is December 30, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting immediately.
About BACI
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 that provides educational and vocational support to the Burmese community in greater Indianapolis. BACI supports community members regionally, nationally, and globally through strategic partnerships and advocacy.
About NUUM
The National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM) was established in July 2021 under the auspices of the Burmese American Community Institute in consultation with its partners and stakeholders, especially with diverse groups of people in Myanmar. It currently offers six certificate programs to Myanmar students through online courses taught by instructors from Myanmar as well as friends of Myanmar from around the globe. In addition to providing teaching and learning opportunities, NUUM contributes to reform efforts and building systems for future democratic institutions, serves as a hub for academic research, scholarship, and intellectual inquiry, and generates ideas for innovations and policy debate, in support of democracy in Myanmar.
