I. Major Responsibilities
Academic Leadership and Faculty Development

• Provide strategic academic leadership for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages.
• Oversee the transition of AHL from a service teaching unit to a fully structured faculty with defined departments and programs.
• Lead the development, approval, and implementation of the Bachelor of English Language (with TESOL and English Education Studies specialisations).
• Establish and oversee academic departments within AHL in alignment with UP and MoEYS structures.
• Ensure academic quality, coherence, and consistency across all English language provision delivered to approximately 2,000 UP students annually.

Curriculum and Program Development

• Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement processes across all AHL programs.
• Ensure alignment of English language programs with national workforce needs and MoEYS requirements.
• Develop pathways for future undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD programs in TESOL, Education, Communication, and related disciplines.
• Promote integration of digital learning technologies and responsible AI use within language education.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all AHL programs comply with MoEYS accreditation standards and UP academic policies.
• Oversee monitoring of student outcomes, retention, and progression.
• Implement systems of continuous quality improvement across teaching and assessment.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external review processes.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for academic and administrative staff within AHL.
• Promote professional development in TESOL, curriculum innovation, assessment design, and educational research.
• Lead recruitment, appraisal, and workload planning in line with UP policies.
• Foster a collegial and collaborative academic culture.

Strategic Planning and Growth

• Develop and implement a Faculty Strategic Plan aligned with UP’s institutional strategy.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, partnerships, and revenue generation (including CPD and teacher upgrading programs).
• Support the development of research and scholarship in language education and related fields.
• Contribute to university-wide initiatives including interdisciplinary teaching and general education reform.

Student Engagement and Support

• Ensure high-quality student academic advising and pastoral support within AHL.
• Promote student success, academic integrity, and professional readiness.

Institutional Contribution

• Serve as a member of relevant academic committees.
• Collaborate with other faculties to support university-wide English curriculum delivery.
• Represent AHL internally and externally with professionalism and strategic vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice-President Academic Affairs or President.

II. Qualifications and Requirements
1. Experience

• Minimum 5 years of academic teaching experience in English, TESOL, Education, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, program development, or faculty management.
• Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance within higher education.

2. Education

• Master’s Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field (required).
• PhD in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field (preferred).

3. Skills and Competencies

• Strong academic leadership and strategic planning capability.
• Excellent oral and written command of English.
• Working knowledge of Khmer is highly desirable.
• Understanding of MoEYS accreditation processes and Cambodian higher education context.
• Experience in assessment design, curriculum innovation, and digital learning integration.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage change and lead faculty development in a growing institution.

The University welcomes Cambodian and international candidates.