Mr. Jigme Wangdi, Lecturer

Philosophy of Work.

A dedicated and accomplished Associate Lecturer in English with a robust profile in language education, pedagogical innovation, and academic research. His career demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing student learning through technology, critical thinking, and community engagement. He is a dynamic educator and an emerging scholar with a proven capacity for leadership and project coordination.

Academic/Educational Qualification:

  • MA in Teaching English as an International Language, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand (2021).
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (2019).
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (2018).
  • BA in English and Environmental Studies, Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan (2013).

Professional experience:

  • Associate Lecturer, Department of Arts and Humanities Education, Samtse College of Education, RUB (2025-present)
  • Associate Lecturer, English Department, College of Language and Culture Studies, RUB (2014-2025)
  • Head of Department, English Department, College of Language and Culture Studies, RUB (2017-2018)
  • Project Coordinator, Rigzhung Lungta 91.1 FM, College of Language and Culture Studies, RUB (2016-2019)
  • Staff Secretary, College of Language and Culture Studies, RUB (2017-2018)

Memberships:

  • External Examiner, Bachelor of Arts in English Studies, Royal Thimphu College (2023-present)
  • Panel Member, Periodic Review Board, Royal University of Bhutan (2022)
  • Member, College Award Committee, College of Language and Culture Studies (2018)
  • Member, College Management Committee, College of Language and Culture Studies (2016-2017)
  • Member, College Exam Committee, College of Language and Culture Studies (2016-2017)
  • Faculty Adviser, Library Committee, College of Language and Culture Studies (2016-2017)
  • Secretary, College Management Committee, College of Language and Culture Studies (2015-2016)

Professional Services:

  • Editor, SHES-RIG Pages, Biannual Newsletter, Samtse College of Education, 2025-present
  • Panelist, Promoting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI): Building on What Children Value and Aspire to Do and Be, Samtse College of Education, 9 August 2025
  • Guest Lecturer, Enhancing Professional Presentation Skills: Tips and Strategies, Walailak University, Thailand, 2022
  • Research Proposal Writing (workshop), College of Language and Culture Studies, Bhutan, 2022
  • English Language Test Preparation Training, College of Language and Culture Studies, Bhutan, 2022
  • Research Supervisor, Honors Student, BA in Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies, College of Language and Culture Studies
  • Module Development, College of Language and Culture Studies
  • English communication; Critical reading; English for Academic Purpose; English Literary genre
  • Appreciative Inquiry Team, Professional Development Initiative, College of Language and Culture Studies, 2016
  • Master of Ceremonies, International Conference on the Interplay of Economics, Politics, and Society for Inclusive Growth, Royal Thimphu College, 2012

Conferences & Seminars:

  • 2nd Faculty Research Seminar, Bhutanese Student’s Perceptions on using Linguistic Landscape as a Digital Tool for Learning English Language, College of Language and Culture Studies, 2023
  • 13th Linguistic Landscape Workshop, Linguistic landscape, critical language awareness and critical thinking: promoting learner agency in discourses about language, University of Hamburg, Germany, 2022
  • 2nd International Conference on Language and Education, Use of Writing Strategies on English Language Wangdi Classrooms by the Bhutanese Students, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch, Malaysia, 2022
  • 13th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Bhutanese Student’s Perceptions on Using Linguistic Landscape as a Tool for Learning English Language, Thailand, 2021

Publications:

Wangdi, J., Dema, K., & Jamtsho, S. (2025). Bhutanese students’ perceptions of ChatGPT in enhancing academic writing in English. Sherub Doenme: The Research Journal of Sherubtse College, 18, 72-85.

Wangdi, J. (5 April 2023). “Ola Tsha Tsha: A bon ritual in Hatey village”. Bhutanculturalatlas. https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2023/04/ola-tsha-tsha-a-bon-ritual-in-hatey-village/

Wangdi, J., & Savski, K. (2022). Linguistic landscape, critical language awareness and critical thinking: promoting learner agency in discourses about language. Language Awareness. doi.org/10.1080/09658416.2022.2115052

Wangdi, J., & Savski, K. (2021). Bhutanese students’ perceptions on using linguistic landscape as a tool for learning English. Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. Thailand. 77-88

Wangdi, J. (28 October 2019). “Yosel Choling lhakhnag or Thorma Lhakhang”. Bhutanculturalatlas,. https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2018/10/yosel-choling-lhakhang-or-throma-lhakhang/

Myers, C., Dorji, C., Wangdi, J., Yangden, K. (2018). Building a culture of teaching and learning excellence: An appreciative inquiry approach. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development. 7(2), 3-17

Wangdi, J. (13 October 2018 ). “Panthang Lhakhang/Panthang mangi lhakhang”. Bhutanculturalatlas, https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2018/10/panthang-lhakhang-panthang-mangi-lhakhang/

Wangdi, J. (13 October 2018). Dhaba Zhabje Lhakhang. Bhutanculturalatlas. https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2014/06/dhaba-zhabje-lhakhang/

Wangdi, J. (17 January 2018) “Thadjong Mangi Lhakhang or Phumedkai Lhakhang”. Bhutanculturalatlas, https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2017/12/thadjong-mangi-lhakhang-or-phumedkai-lhakhang/

Wangdi, J. (17 January 2018). Wamling Pong Lhakhang. Bhutanculturalatlas. https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2017/12/wamling-pong-lhakhang/

Wangdi, J. (21 November 2015).  “Gagar lhakhang”. Bhutanculturalatlas, https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2015/10/gagar-lhakhang-2/

  1. Wangdi, J. (7 December 2014). Drangla Lhakhang Nyingpa. https://bca.clcs.edu.bt/2015/10/drangla-lhakhang-nyingpa/

Awards:

  • Best Master’s Thesis Award, Role of Linguistic Landscape as a Pedagogical Tool for Bhutanese University Learners of the English language. Thai Association for Applied Linguistics, 2022
  • Best Paper Award, 13th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Thailand, 2021
  • TICA Scholarship, Masters of Arts in Teaching English as an International Language, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, 2019