Center for Academic Affairs/English Language Center, International Campus, Zhejiang University: Academic English Instructor(Full-time Position)
Post Description & Responsibilities:
• Location: Haining, Zhejiang Province, China
• Term: 2 years, starting from August 20th, 2021
• Workload: 40 hours/week, including 15-16 teaching hours/week
• Teaching English for general and specific academic purposes, with a focus on communicative competence for enhanced academic participation (including discussions, interviews and presentation skills)
• Teaching academic writing with a focus on academic discourse and overall academic literacy.
• Teaching a variety of content basedclasses including literature, creative writing, intercultural communication, newspaper reading, etc.
• Organizing events, activities and workshops to create an encouraging language learning environment and to enhance students' motivation in learning English
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential:
• Experience of the higher education system - as student and/or as staff (required for this recruitment round)
• Master's degree in TESOL/Applied Linguistics (or equivalent), or Cambridge ESOL DELTA
• English as native language, or equivalent English language proficiency
• At least three years' experience in English language teaching at university level
• Experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes
• Confidence in analyzing language learning and academic performance, and in giving clear and constructive feedbacks on students' spoken and written work
• Ability to work in a team, and to teach and assess to agreed criteria
• Experience creating and delivering online language learning tasks and use of software related to support various virtual learning environments.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please email the following documents to huanwang@intl.zju.edu.cn:
• Closing date: midnight WednesdayMarch31st, 2021
• A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and a brief summary of your approach to teaching English at university.
• CV that lists teaching experience, major research awards and honors, publications, history of research funding and mentorship
• Scanned copies of relevant degrees/diplomas, transcripts, and teaching certificates
• A recommendation letter from current or recent employer (if this is not feasible, please provide names of referees who could be contacted at interview/offer stage)
Remuneration:
• A very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits
• The contract of employment will be held with ZJU International Campus
