Academic English Language Mentor

Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (UIN Jakarta) is looking for an Academic English Language Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• This assignment seeks to focus on academic writing mentoring, manuscript development support, and knowledge sharing on international publishing standards and peer review processes.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in either English, Linguistics, Education, Communications, or a related field. You will also need a recognized English teaching certification (e.g., CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, or TEFL).
• The volunteer will work collaboratively with faculty members to support the development and refinement of academic manuscripts intended for publication in international journals.

About the Partner Organisation 

Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s premier state Islamic universities, located in Ciputat, South Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta. As a comprehensive university integrating Islamic values with modern science and technology, we operate across multiple faculties ranging from Education and Humanities to Science and Medicine. We serve a vibrant academic community committed to the integration of knowledge, Indonesian culture, and modernity.

Our primary aim is to establish UIN Jakarta as a World Class University (WCU) through academic excellence, innovative research, and global connectivity. We work closely with thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers, and researchers to produce high-quality graduates. We also collaborate with international partners and institutions to enhance educational standards and broaden the global outlook of our academic community.

Currently, UIN Jakarta is aggressively pursuing international accreditation and striving to increase its global research visibility. A key strategic goal is to boost the quantity and quality of international publications and improve the English language proficiency of our staff and students. To achieve this, we are prioritizing the strengthening of our academic writing support and language development programs to ensure our scholars can compete effectively on the global stage.

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