Full-Time Instructor (Department of Social Science)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mon National College is seeking applications from dynamic and highly motivated applicants for the following vacant position.

Position Title:             Full-Time Instructor (Department of Social Science)

Duty Station:               Mon National College, Nyi Sar, Bee Ree Area, Mon State, Myanmar

Number of Position:    1

Duration:                     January 2026 to December 2026

Report to:                    Course Director (Department of Social Science)

Closing date:               30^th November 2025

Background

Mon National College (MNC) is part of higher education programs for Mon Youths and students in southern Myanmar. The Mon communities, parents, and local individuals interested in community-based education supported the establishment of the college. The college also aims to meet the demand of local youths who cannot attend higher education in major cities due to cost and accessibility. Local Mon parents have been demanding a closer and better education program at the local, for the local, and to the local. Mon language-speaking teachers and other external teachers are pleased that they can teach in the local areas where students are well supported. The external teachers are pleased that they can teach in the local areas where students are well supported in terms of accommodations and welfare. The college is operated by self-funded of the Mon people and communities with partial funds from other charities. Mon National College is a hub of learning environment for post-high school levels, vocational training, and higher education, utilizing national and international education resources. The high-school graduates of Mon National High Schools will be transferred to Mon National College to complete their post-high school education qualifications and other achievements. Students are selected and accepted for entry comprised of assessments based on their areas of learning. Mon National Education Committee (MNEC) is a learning body for the sustainability of the college until it is fully functional by itself.

Job Summary

The full-time instructor at the social science department will plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons for several courses, including migration, peace and conflict, research methodology, and resources management, offered at Mon National College. They will also support the in co-managing a range of elements of designated responsibility, including curricular development, student enrollment management, departmental administration, and human resource management, ensuring coordination within the department and with other departments. The full-time social science department instructor is paid an administrative stipend for assuming these responsibilities. They will directly report to the social science department advisor or chair (course director) and will be working closely with the faculty and staff of the department. This position is open to all ethnicities.

Duties and Responsibility

Teaching (60%)

• Prepares and teaches learner-centered and highly interactive 3-4 classes per week (3-4 courses) per semester primarily offered at the social science department;
• Participates in teacher orientation, meetings, professional development events, and other department-/college-wide activities to promote efficiency and collaboration across the social science department/MNC;
• Plans and facilitates student orientations, feedback sessions, and other academic events associated with the courses taught throughout each semester;
• Monitors students’ attendance and progress informally and more formally through a variety of methods, including ongoing and cumulative assessment;
• Ensures that the Teaching Assistants are well-informed about respective course objectives, schedules, requirements, and assignments;
• Contributes to the planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of respective courses, and identification of learning points for course quality improvement and assurance.

Course Design and Curriculum Development (20%)

• Assists in the development of curricular offerings which are rigorous and appropriate to the needs of the college and students;
• Assists in assigning teaching duties to members of the department and submits the department’s scheduling of classes;
• Leads/assists in initiating changes in courses, requirements, or curriculum to the major or minor with prior approval from the Advisor;
• Supports the Advisor in overseeing the advising of students majoring ni the department, making sure that students meet the graduation requirements;
• Assists in conducting regular departmental reviews and evaluations of the faculty, staff, and departmental programs;
• Support the Advisor in facilitating regular curriculum review meetings to ensure up-to-date content knowledge and pedagogical strategies;
• Supports the Advisor in the management of the departmental accreditation reports.

Course Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)

• Assists in the process of recruiting, hiring, and orienting new faculty members and staff members;
• Leads/assists in encouraging and ensuring the professional development of all members of the department in both teaching and scholarship;
• Advises the department’s newer faculty members of their progress and discuss with new faculty members the College’s expectations in regard to teaching and scholarship.
• Supports in monitoring the quality of teaching of each faculty member and discuss with the member their perceived strengths and weaknesses;
• Assists in the submission of the departmental recommendations on hiring, retention, tenure, and promotion and advises the Advisor on the general performance of members of the department and on requests for leaves of absence;
• Supports the Advisor in supervising departmental employees including teaching assistants, and student assistants.

Education Qualifications, Experiences and Skills (20%)

• Undergraduate/graduate/post-graduate degrees or relevant professional qualifications in Social Science a related field.
• Experience working in education especially the post-secondary/higher education sector in Myanmar and/or Mon State for at least 3years.
• Experience teaching young adults or training prospective teachers for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of different education systems in Myanmar including mainstream and ethnic-based/community education programs. Prior experience teaching at Mon National Schools is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple languages including English and Burmese using a range of technologies. The ability to effectively communicate in Mon language would be a plus.
• Strong management skills including project/task/time management and prioritization and interpersonal/people skills.
• Strong analytical, innovative and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent work ethics and professionalism in a remote working environment.

Application:

• Please send your application letter and CV (with two contacts for reference), ongdainnai.mc@gmail.com