Academic English Instructors for University Program – Changchun, Jilin

About the Role

We are recruiting suitably qualified and experienced educators to join a team of dedicated academics. 

This China-based teaching scholar role focuses on teaching and unit assessment across pre-degree, award, and non-award programs, with a particular focus on teaching into an English Language Program. The role is part of a joint institute between an Australian university and a Chinese university initially running until July, 2027.  Start date is asap, but flexible depending on work permit / visa timelines. 

Responsibilities

In addition to the teaching responsibilities outlined below, the educator will be required to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and/or to professional and administrative activities appropriate to their position and discipline, as outlined by the Director, ELP, or their proxy:

• Prepare and deliver approximately 20 hours of high-quality English language teaching per week
• Collaborate with local coordinators and partner staff to support program delivery
• Attend required meetings and professional development
• Be available for student consultation (approx. 2 hrs per week)

Requirements

 The appointee should possess the following qualifications, skills, abilities and experience:

• Due to visa rules, applicants must have citizenship from US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Sth Africa, or Ireland.  Other nationalities can be considered if they have an acceptable higher degree.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• An English language teaching qualification (e.g. TEFL, TESOL, CELTA)
• Practical experience teaching in on-campus environments and a proven ability to effectively adapt contemporary educational teaching technologies
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Demonstrated willingness and capacity to engage with the scholarship of teaching
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds, internal and external to the Institute’s environment
• Familiarity with online learning management systems such as Blackboard would be an advantage

Remuneration and Benefits

Successful candidates will be offered the following:

• A monthly salary of 18,000rmb (negotiable)
• All Chinese holidays including the Winter Vacation with full salary
• Choice of fully-furnished on-campus housing including all utilities, or a housing stipend
• Assistance with living matters

How to Apply

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A covering letter in which you outline your suitability in the role
• An up-to-date CV including referees
• A statement of your teaching philosophy providing evidence of teaching excellence

To apply, email [email protected]