Vice-Rector (Research and International Cooperation)

Vice-rector for Research and International Cooperation

Zadorozhna Iryna

Doctor of Sciences (Education), professor

Professor Iryna Zadorozhna graduated with honors from Ternopil State Pedagogical Institute in 1993. She worked as an English teacher at Ternopil Specialized School № 3, renowned for its in-depth focus on the English language. Since 1998, she has worked as a teacher at Ternopil State Pedagogical Institute. In 2002, Iryna Zadorozhna successfully defended her candidate thesis. Between 2007 and 2010 she pursued doctoral studies at Kyiv National Linguistic University. In December 2012, Iryna Zadorozhna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic “Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Organization Pre-Service Teachers’ Independent Work on Mastering English Language Communicative Competence” (specialty 13.00.02 – Theory and Methods of Teaching (Germanic languages)) at Kyiv National Linguistics University. In 2014, she was awarded the academic title of professor.
Under the supervision of Iryna Zadorozhna, 9 candidate theses in the specialty 13.00.02 – Theory and Methods of Teaching (Germanic languages) and 4 dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (specialty 011 Educational, Pedagogical Sciences) were successfully defended. From 2014 to 2021 Iryna Zadorozhna served as the head of the specialized academic council K 58.053.05 (specialties 13.00.02 “Theory And Methods Of Teaching (Germanic languages)” and 13.00.02 “Theory And Methods Of Teaching (Ukrainian language)”) at Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatik National Pedagogical University. She is also a member of the specialised academic council D 26.054.01 at Kyiv National Linguistic University, which awards Doctor of Sciences degrees (council profile: 13.00.02 "Theory and methods of teaching (foreign language)").
Iryna Zadorozhna is a member of the editorial boards of scientific journals, including “Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University. Series: Pedagogy”, “Foreign Languages”, “Bulletin of Kyiv National Linguistic University. Series: Pedagogy and psychology”. She is a member of Encuentro International Scientific Committee Journal (ISSN 1989-0796) (Spain), a publication indexed in the Web of Science.
Iryna Zadorozhna is the guarantor of the educational and scientific program (Educational, Pedagogical Sciences). She also serves as the project manager of the Erasmus+ CBHE (Capacity Building in Higher Education) initiative “Building Universities' Resilience and Well-being in (Post-)War Ukraine” (BURN, 101129379 — BURN — ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE) for the period 2024–2026. This initiative is coordinated by Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University (TNPU).Project participant

“New Generation School Teacher” (Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine and the British Council in Ukraine, 2018–2019);
“Ukraine – Poland: intercultural dialogue in the context of professional development of young people” (23–29.09.2018);
Erasmus+: CBHE (Development of Higher Education Potential) “Foreign Language Teacher Training Capacity Development as a Way that Ukraine's Multilingual Education and European Integration (610427-EPP-1-20191-EE-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP)” (2019–2023);
“Learn to discern: information media literacy” IREX, the US Embassy in Ukraine and Embassy of Great Britain in Ukraine, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Academy of the Ukrainian Press, Kyiv.
“Pre-Service English Teacher Methodology Program for Pedagogical Universities”, organized by the International Charitable Organization “Consortium for Enhancement of Ukrainian Management Education – CEUME” with the assistance of the US Embassy in Ukraine (2021–2022).

Honorary titles and awards

Iryna Zadorozhna was awarded with Certificates of Ternopil Regional State Administration (2013, 2017, 2018), Certificate of National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine (2015), Certificate of Appreciation of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2019), Certificate of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2019),

K. D. Ushynskyi medal of the Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine (2020), Certificate of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2020), Hryhoriy Skovoroda medal of Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine

Internship Professor Iryna Zadorozhna has participated in several prestigious international programs and internships, including University Administration Support Program (IREX) in 2014, which enabled her to complete an internship at Montclair State University (USA) from September to November 2014. During this time, she also participated in a seminar on management issues in higher education at George Mason University (USA).Internship at the Higher School of Foreign Languages as a part of “European Week 2014” (Czestochowa, Poland, January 2014). Internship on “Multilingualism and more” at the University of Tartu (Estonia) in July 2022. This internship aimed to develop national recommendations for the development of multilingual higher education in Ukraine within the project Erasmus + project “Foreign Language Teacher Training Capacity Development as a Way that Ukraine's Multilingual Education and European Integration (610427-EPP-1-20191-EE-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP)”.Intership on “Restoring Public Health Systems and Resilience”, hosted by the Philadelphia Health Federation and Temple University (USA) (September 23–27, 2024).

PublicationsIryna Zadorozhna is the author and co-author of about 150 publications, including 2 monographs, 3 textbooks for teaching the English language at school, recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science, 5 study guides, 73 articles in national scientific journals, 7 papers in international collections with a citation index in Web of Science, and others. A citation index in the Google Scholar database (h-index 7); a citation index of articles in the Web database of Science h-index 2. Responsibilities of the Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation1. Acts as the rector's substitute during the absence of the rector and the first vice-rector.2. Responsible for the quality of research and expansion of international cooperation and internationalization processes.3. Represents the university in various organizations on research issues.4. Oversees the Scientific and Technical Council, supervises the work of academic seminars within departments, and coordinates efforts related to the preparation of dissertations for the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science. Additionally, manages postgraduate and doctoral programs and monitors the activities of the university's specialized academic councils.5. Supports the scientific society of students, postgraduates, doctoral students, and young scientists, and coordinates departmental efforts on student research activities.6. Coordinates the work of editorial boards for the university's professional publications, ensuring the publication of scientific journals, monographs, and other academic works. Approves annual research reports from departments.7. Organizes and monitors the professional development of academic and research staff.8. Leads the organization of the university stage of the All-Ukrainian Student Olympiad in specific academic disciplines and oversees the selection of teams for the second stage.9. Coordinates the organization of scientific communication forums of various levels at the university. Prepares project proposals for participation in national and international competitions and facilitates applications to international grant organizations. Conducts internal audits of state-funded and contract-based research projects.10. Monitors and coordinates the implementation of academic integrity principles at the university. 11. Oversees international scientific collaboration, ensuring the effectiveness of global scientific partnerships, and prepares draft agreements for international cooperation.12. Organizes and coordinates the submission of information for the university’s participation in national and international rankings of higher education institutions.13. Coordinates academic mobility programs for students and staff, including double and joint degree programs.14. Oversees and organizes matters related to the education of international students and stateless persons at the university.15. Manages and monitors the activities of the Academic and Research Center for Project and Scientific-Technical Activities, the Academic and Research Center for International Education and Cooperation, and the university`s scientific library.16. Signs, on behalf of the rector, orders related to the university's scientific activities, including participation in academic conferences and student olympiads, professional development of academic staff, and personnel matters concerning contract-based and state-funded projects.17. Independently manages agreements with contractors and postgraduate applicants (third-cycle higher education students), both domestic and international.

Units Directly Subordinate to the Vice-Rector1. Academic and Research Center for Project and Scientific-Technical Activities 2. Academic and Research Center for International Education and Cooperation 3. Scientific Library