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 running from September, 2026 to July, 2027.

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:
 

• Must have citizenship in: US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Sth Africa, or Ireland
• 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]