Academic English Teacher: panel

Overview	International College  is seeking to recruit a panel of English teachers to teach students on its dual-degree programmes in Engineering & Finance. It has a passionate international team of diverse cultural backgrounds. Positions are available from February 2022.
Job Type	Fixed term, Full time
Location	Beijing, China

Job Details

1.      Regular teaching requirements:

a)      Classroom teaching: There will be 12 to 16 regular teaching hours per week, focusing on English for Academic Purposes. Teaching will take place on the campus in Beijing.

b)      Specific teaching assignments: assigned by the English Department 2-4 weeks ahead of the start of each semester.

c)      Office Hours: Office Hours are required weekly (6-8 classroom hours per-week) to offer tutorials to students.

d)      Working weeks: English instructors are required to observe the university calendar of each semester and ensure their availability during all working weeks.

 

2.      Other activities relevant to regular teaching requirements:

a)      Plan lessons to meet the learning outcomes indicated in the syllabus.

b)      Conduct regular formative assessments, mark and give feedback on test papers, give oral tests and submit final grades.

c)      Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and be open to formative classroom observation and appraisal from the relevant programme coordinator.

d)      Fulfil other duties as assigned, which may include, but are not necessarily limited to additional lectures, curriculum development and review, seminars, pre-sessional courses and extra-curricular activities.

Job Salary & Benefits

1.      Successful candidates will be offered a monthly salary of 14,500 to 20,000 RMB before tax  commensurate with the role and their level of education and work experience.

2.      Housing: A fully-furnished on-campus apartment or a monthly allowance of 5,000 RMB.

3.      Annual travel allowance of 12,000RMB, payable in two instalments at the end of each semester.

4.      Full medical insurance for within China.

5.      Holidays: off on all Chinese public holidays. Winter and summer vacations, typically lasting 5-6 weeks each, are fully paid if covered in contract terms.

6.      Subsequent contracts include a pay rise of up to 5%, full pay for the summer vacation as well as optional Christmas leave, providing certain conditions are met.

Candidate profile

Essential

-           English speaker

-          Undergraduate degree

-          CELTA, Trinity TESOL or equivalent English language teaching qualification

-          Two years of relevant experience

Desirable

-          Post-graduate qualification in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or a related

discipline

-          Experience of teaching in universities or training organizations

-          Experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes

-          Experience of working in China or teaching Chinese learners

 

Desirable personal attributes

-          Flexibility and adaptability to new cultures and lifestyles.

-          Genuine fascination with language, empathy with learners and creativity.

-          Conscientious and committed to high standards of professional service.

-          Excellent communication and organizational skills.

-          Caring attitude and desire to support the best interests of students.

-          Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

-          Self-belief and the ability to maintain classroom discipline.

-          Ability to work in a team and collaborate with colleagues.