Adjunct Faculty- Humanities, Arts, and Culture
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
Location: American University of Phnom Penh
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty
Position Overview
The Adjunct Faculty for Humanities, Arts, and Culture is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Humanities and Arts and Culture courses. This position requires a commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and the promotion of critical thinking and humanities, arts, and culture awareness among students.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Course Instruction: Teach undergraduate level courses in humanities, arts, and culture.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with faculty to develop and update course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and assessments that align with program objectives.
- Student Engagement: Foster a positive learning environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking. Provide timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Student Support: Maintain efficient communication to support student learning, address questions, and provide academic guidance.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and projects. Maintain accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Collaboration: Work with department faculty and staff to enhance the humanities program, including participating in departmental meetings and initiatives.
- Professional Development: Stay current with developments in the field of humanities and incorporate relevant advancements into course content.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Humanities, or a related field
- Phd is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience: Teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Practical experience in arts and culture or related fields is a plus.
- Familiarity with current educational technologies and online teaching platforms.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students.
Learning Support Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching, Business Administration, Admin / Supervisory
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Supervisor: Acting Director, Teaching and Learning Center
The Learning Support Coordinator is a core member of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) team at the American University of Phnom Penh, responsible for advancing student academic success across the university. Reporting to the Director of the TLC, this role provides individual and group academic support to AUPP students, coordinates peer tutoring in partnership with Student Affairs, and leads the development and delivery of AUPP’s First Year Experience program. This is a campus-based role focused entirely on AUPP’s students.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Individual Student Support
- Provide one-to-one academic advisory for AUPP students with an emphasis on academic writing, referencing and citation, critical thinking, and study skills.
- Identify students in academic difficulty and develop structured, individualized support plans in coordination with academic departments.
- Advise students on the effective and ethical use of educational technologies, including AI tools, to support their degree programs.
- Workshops and Learner Training
- Design and deliver a regular program of student workshops on study skills, academic integrity, ethical use of AI, and academic success strategies.
- Integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into workshop design and individual support plans to ensure accessibility for students of diverse abilities and English proficiency levels.
- Peer Tutoring
- Coordinate the university peer tutoring program in partnership with Student Affairs, including liaison on tutor scheduling and student referrals.
- Monitor the effectiveness of peer tutoring and report outcomes to the Director, TLC on a regular basis.
- First Year Experience
- Lead the redesign, development, and ongoing delivery of AUPP's First Year Experience program, transforming it into a structured, engaging, and student-centered cornerstone of the freshman year.
- Teach within the First Year Experience program, with a total teaching load of 6 contact hours per week, to be confirmed in consultation with the Director, TLC following program redesign.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs and academic departments to ensure the First Year Experience program is well-integrated into the broader student support ecosystem.
- Quality Assurance and Reporting
- Contribute to TLC-wide data collection and reporting on student support outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the Director, TLC on the annual review of student support priorities and service delivery.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in linguistics, instructional design, educational psychology, student affairs, or a closely related field
Work History:
- Experience in a student-facing academic support or student affairs role in a university or comparable setting for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning experiences for diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting students with varying levels of English proficiency and academic preparedness.
- Native-level English language proficiency (CEFR C2).
- Working knowledge of academic skills development, including writing, critical thinking, and study strategies.
- Ability to design and coordinate programs with attention to detail and consistency.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning and inclusive approaches to student support.
- Experience designing or redesigning a First Year Experience or student orientation program.
- Experience working with Khmer learners or in a Southeast Asian higher education context.
- Familiarity with educational technologies and AI tools in an academic support context.
- Experience coordinating a peer tutoring or mentoring program.
- Demonstrated creativity in student engagement and academic support initiatives.
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborative team member with the organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities.
Assistant Librarian
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Assistant, Library, Admin / Supervisory, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Supervisor: Deputy Librarian
The Assistant Librarian is responsible for managing and developing the library’s collections, providing high-quality reference and circulation services, and ensuring effective day-to-day library operations. This position requires strong technical skills, particularly in the Koha Integrated Library System (ILS), and an academic background in Information Technology or a related field to support the library’s digital and system-based functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collection Management & Cataloging
- Maintain a comprehensive, current, and curriculum-supportive library collection.
- Catalog and classify library materials in the Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) according to international cataloging standards.
- Oversee collection development, including the evaluation, selection, and ordering of new materials.
- Ensure proper labeling, repair, and preservation of library materials to support longevity of the collection.
- Circulation & Reference Services
- Supervise day-to-day circulation operations to ensure quality service delivery for all library users.
- Assist users in locating reference and leisure reading materials.
- Provide reference services for students, faculty, and staff using available library resources.
- Assist with photocopying, printing, and scanning requests.
- Library Systems & IT Support
- Manage and update the AUPP Library webpage, ensuring organized content, events, and updated resources.
- Provide technical support related to Koha and other library systems.
- Maintain digital library resources and assist with troubleshooting basic IT related issues within the library.
- Administration & User Support
- Respond to information requests using available print and digital resources.
- Maintain monthly and annual statistics on library usage to support planning and future service development.
- Assist faculty and staff with material selection and coordinate ordering processes.
- Support the Deputy Librarian in planning and implementing programs and activities that enhance student engagement and library visibility.
- Ensure the library environment is clean, organized, and materials are properly shelved.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Librarian.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Science, Library and Information Management, or a related IT field.
Work History:
- Experience working with the Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) for 1 year is required
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of cataloging standards (e.g., MARC 21, AACR2, RDA).
- Good knowledge of digital library tools, basic troubleshooting, and web content management.
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Teacher Education Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Supervisor: Acting Director, Teaching and Learning Center
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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in teacher education, professional learning, educational leadership, instructional design, or a closely related field. A doctorate is preferred
Work History:
- Professional experience in teacher education, including experience in higher education for 6 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Soft Skills
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage, challenge, and support educators at all career stages.
- 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.
Vice President - Academic Services
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reporting Line: Interim President
Subordinates: Associate Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs and Deans of Faculties
The Vice President for Academic Services (VPAS) serves as a key leader in guiding the development, management, and delivery of academic programs and instructional services. The VPAS will oversee academic policies, faculty development, curriculum design, and academic operations to ensure alignment with the university’s mission and strategic goals. The VPAS will work closely with deans, faculty, and administrative leadership to foster a high-quality learning environment, manage academic operations, and support accreditation processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Curriculum and Instruction:
- Establish and maintain standards and operational procedures for instructional and educational services, which are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the university. Including credit and non-credit classes, and all modes of course delivery.
- Evaluate and assess key aspects of instruction through an impartial lens, implement the collective implementation of cohesive best practices, policies, and technologies to achieve the delivery of increased graduates with better career outcomes; equal availability and benefit to all.
- Support curriculum development that integrates critical thinking, soft skills, and relevant learning outcomes, ensuring inclusive practices are embedded in all academic programs. Support faculty on integrating inclusion into their curriculum development, instructional strategies, research, and service.
- Establish and maintain the university curriculum and instructional programs. Investigate and initiate viable new academic programs that respond to both student needs and local workforce demands. Incorporate a vision for multiple teaching modalities for face to face and online learning, innovation, and workforce programming.
- Collaborate with Instructional Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty to assess, revise, and improve instructional programs based on systematic evaluations, providing data and support decision-making related to current or future programs.
- Formulate collaborative strategies for instructional delivery, marketing, technology, educational support, and other initiatives through participation with instructional faculty and staff, instructional departments, division, other campus constituencies, and the President’s Leadership Team.
- Facilitate the integration of innovative teaching strategies, including online learning and hybrid models, to enhance student learning experiences.
- Through the Instructional Deans monitor and strengthen affiliation agreements to ensure cooperation and mutual benefit and pursue new affiliation and partnership opportunities.
- Planning, Budgeting, Reporting:
- Lead the creation, communication, and implementation of both short-term and long-term academic plans, aligning them with the university's strategic goals, while assessing and updating the academic master plan.
- Represent academic services in university-wide planning, budgeting, and institutional effectiveness efforts, including facilities planning for academic space and future academic program expansion.
- Manage and oversee academic budgets, ensuring they align with academic priorities and resources are allocated efficiently.
- Accreditation, Administration:
- In conjunction with other academic administrators, monitor enrollment and make appropriate short-term and long-term adjustments to course availability, scheduling, facilities, and the overall offerings of degree options.
- Oversee the preparation of the overall schedule of classes, the university catalog with Registrar’s Office and instructionally related marketing materials. Collaborate on the preparation of the university academic calendar and oversee the facilities scheduling related to instructional space.
- Assure compliance of all instructional programs with the requirements of ACC and Ministry of Education. Lead activities associated with instruction as part of the university’s official accreditation process.
- Responsible for preparing annual reports on academic services to Board of Trustees, Ministry of Education, and accrediting body.
- Manage the evaluation systems for all faculty including goal setting, updates, administrative observations, and classroom evaluations.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Work History:
- Experience in higher education, including a significant leadership role in academic administration for 10 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Ability to provide strategic vision and leadership for academic services and programs.
- Ability to support and enhance faculty teaching and research through professional development initiatives.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address academic challenges and implement solutions.
- Strong understanding of academic policies, institutional structures, and academic program management.
- Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, and best practices in teaching and learning.
- Terminal degree from a recognized and accredited higher education institution.
- Proven experience with academic program development, faculty leadership, and curriculum design.
- Extensive experience in academic program administration, including budget management, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
- Experience with institutional accreditation, personnel management, and data-driven decision making.
- Strategic leadership in academic planning, development, and implementation of academic programs.
- Demonstrable leadership in academic publishing and research.
- In-depth understanding of US higher education systems and standards.
- Familiarity with the Southeast Asia education landscape.
- Knowledge in quality assurance and accreditation processes
- Extensive experience in academic budget planning and management.
Soft Skills
- Evidence of a collegial approach to establish strong teams, achieve consensus, and establish strong relationships with both internal and external constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to building and embracing a multi-cultural, global campus community.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal with some ambiguity.
- Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give and receive information accurately, present information to groups and in public settings and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the global community.
- Exceptional conceptualizer, creative thinker, problem solver.
- Highly ethical, confidential, trustworthy, and a team player.
