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Serve where you’re needed mostUniversity Education Advisor
Education
Job highlights
- Gain valuable experience with another country’s education system and student services.
- Become a valued faculty member at a public university.
- Experience Balkan festivals and celebrations in person.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
May 25, 2026Depart on
September 27, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Experienced educators are invited to share their skills with professors in Kosovo.
Kosovo faces a significant shortage of qualified educators, and its public universities struggle to align their programs with European standards. Aligning with European frameworks is critical for Kosovo’s integration into the European academic and labor markets, which will enable graduates to compete globally and institutions to meet international accreditation benchmarks.
As a University Education Advisor, you and the faculty will outline strategic initiatives across multiple Kosovan universities, emphasizing opportunities to enhance academic capacity, curriculum development, and professional competencies in diverse fields. Your collaborative work will ultimately contribute to the development of a highly skilled, internationally competitive academic environment.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Kosovo project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Education, preferably with a focus in curriculum/instruction
OR
Bachelor of Arts degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
OR
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: early childhood literacy, adult English education, vocational English education, or special education
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Kosovo
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach up to 20 hours each week, focusing on methodology-based courses, lesson planning, student assessment, and feedback.
Train faculty on technology integration, research design, data analysis, and innovative pedagogies.
Support curriculum development, alignment, and modernization.
Develop sustainable academic resources.
Promote a research culture through special events.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as digital literacy or intercultural exchanges.
The Volunteer will live in an independent apartment or house within a reasonable walking distance from the university.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Kosovo country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Kosovo
Edward O.
English Teacher
"A highlight of my service is being able to pursue my love for soccer while in service. Other Volunteers come watch me play and I’ve made several new friends from my community and surrounding areas while playing."
See full Volunteer profile
After a week of orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move near the university where you will collaborate with the faculty to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Kosovo will equip you with Albanian or Slavic language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Kosovo, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Kosovo. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
