Academic English Language Instructor

The Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) in Mexico have requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as an Academic English Language Instructor. The development of competencies and skills in students and teachers, in accordance with the current demands of globalization, is a strategic priority for UASLP, and high proficiency in English language is an indispensable means for communicating internationally at a professional level. the UASLP School of Psychology has identified a need for support in the development and strengthening of English language communicative skills of graduate students and researchers.

The PCRV will be integrated as part of the postgraduate department within the School of Psychology to contribute to the development of English communication skills and the oral and written expression of graduate students and professors. The PCRV will also design and facilitate conversation groups focusing on increasing participants’ level of confidence in communicating in English and workshops focusing on developing or improving oral and written professional academic presentation in English.

Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Mexico together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.

Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote volunteer safety. Under Mexican law, anyone born in Mexico who became a U.S. citizen after 1998 or anyone holding dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship is considered a citizen of Mexico, and not of the United States. If such an individual faced a legal, safety or other emergency situation in Mexico, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene could be limited. Therefore, the PC will not place in Mexico individuals who are either dual citizens of Mexico and the U.S. or who were born in Mexico and became U.S. citizens after 1998. If you fit either of these categories, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with PC Response.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Education.
• 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience writing and publishing research or academic papers.
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language.
• Experience facilitating workshops or teaching at a graduate level.
• Basic Spanish language or the willingness and ability to quickly self-learn Spanish language communication skills, including ongoing study and practice during service.
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexible thinking
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Collaboration
• Intercultural engagement

Living conditions

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Medical considerations

Before you apply, please review medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.