HAMID KHAN

Hamid Khan is Associate Professor (Lecturer) and Academic Program Lead for Writing and Rhetoric Studies at the University of Utah Asia Campus. A TESOL scholar-practitioner and academic leader, he brings over fifteen years of transnational higher education experience across the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Asia. His teaching and leadership span English for Academic Purposes (EAP), TESOL, writing and rhetoric, curriculum design, assessment literacy, and digital pedagogy. Hamid holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in TESOL from the University of Exeter (UK), an MA in TESOL from Middlesex University London (UK), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from the University of London (UK). He also holds the CELTA (University of Cambridge) and a Certificate in Teaching Languages with Technology (Trinity College London). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), UK.  

Prior to joining the University of Utah Asia Campus, Hamid served as Assistant Professor of English for Academic Purposes and Head of Digital & Distance Learning at the University of Central Asia, where he led institution-wide online teaching initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic and supported faculty development and accreditation processes across multiple campuses. He also held leadership roles as Training Manager at Qatar Aeronautical Academy, overseeing aviation English curriculum enhancement and professional development, and as Lecturer and Professional Development Coordinator at Yanbu University College (Royal Commission Colleges & Institutes, Saudi Arabia), where he coordinated EFL teacher education and research initiatives. In addition, Hamid served as Adjunct Professor in the MA TESOL program at Webster University, Tashkent, teaching graduate-level courses in TESOL pedagogy, curriculum design, and language assessment. 

His research interests focus on student experiences in higher education, teacher leadership, and TESOL. 

Hamid has been recognized for his contributions to teacher education and professional development, including a Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor of Naryn City, Kyrgyzstan (2018), and a Commendation Certificate from the Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (2006)