A friend of a friend is looking for someone to do a 1-year stint teaching surveying in Bhutan. I'm guessing (but don't know for sure) that the emphasis is on construction surveying, since the country is largely undeveloped and trying to modernize its infrastructure. I believe the employing organization is a non-profit, but again not sure.
If anyone is seriously interested, email me (jhframe -at- dcn.org) and I'll put you in touch with the right guy.
Thanks!
Now there is some hilly country!
Sounds very interesting! Im in if my wife says ok!
I received some more info about the Bhutan matter, and rather than respond individually to everyone who inquires, I'm posting it here:
Academics Without Borders Canada (AWBC) is a Canadian bilingual NGO based in Montreal, the mission of which is to support academic institutions in developing countries in building capacity in higher education so that they can train their own experts and conduct research to assist in their development. AWBC fulfills its mission by sending volunteers on projects that originate and are owned by developing world institutions. AWBC reimburses volunteers for their expenses but does not offer them a salary. AWBC is looking for one volunteer for the following assignment.
Job Title: GAP Teaching Mentor
Job Reference: 2013-RUB-03-GAP
Partner Organisation Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic, Royal University of Bhutan, Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan http://www.jnp.edu.bt
Country Bhutan
Language English
Job Description: to augment teaching faculty, known as gap teaching. The volunteer may be recruited for one or two semesters. Depending upon experience, the volunteer may be asked to conduct short term training courses for the JNP faculty and stakeholders.
The Volunteer may be assigned to teach one or two of the following modules at the Diploma in Civil Engineering level:
1. Surveying (obligatory)
2. Civil Engineering Estimation and Costing
3. Public Health Engineering
4. Structural Mechanics
5. Structural Design/Engineering
6. Soil Mechanics
7. Civil Engineering Drawing
Educational Qualifications Minimum: B. Eng.; Preferable: M.A., Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Professional Experience Civil Engineering, experience with Survey Engineering/Surveying, Highway Engineering, Structural Engineering, Soil Mechanics or Public Health Engineering preferred.
Teaching experience preferred; however good command of English language and subject matter most important.
Culturally sensitive; team player; mentor; effective communicator; adaptable
Outstanding professional ethics;
Able to live with basic amenities in a multicultural environment
Research Experience Preferred but not mandatory.
Start date and Duration: From 1 August 2013. One year or more preferred.
Benefits: Housing on or near campus; local monthly stipend of approximately $500- $1000 Can a month, depending on rank, office space with computer/internet, visa, travel and health insurance, vaccinations and medication.
Return economy airfare if staying a year or more. Partial fare covered for shorter periods.
Send CV, names of two referees, and covering letter to: Steven Davis at [email protected]
Deadline: 1 June 2013