Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Academic English

The University

Dongbei University of Finance & Economics (DUFE), founded in 1952, is one of the leading universities in China in the areas of finance, economics, management and tourism.

Surrey International Institute (SII), located on a uniquely-positioned DUFE campus, is an academic partnership between DUFE in Dalian and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Its growing Business Management Programme, Tourism Management Programme and Accounting and Finance Programme have an established international reputation.

We’re seeking motivated English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers to join a dynamic and student-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise, while working in a supportive and innovative international institute.

 About the role

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse team of EAP Lecturers in SII’s Centre for Academic English Studies (CAES). In this role you will develop new teaching methods that encourage positive interactions and overall student development. You will plan, deliver and critically review a range of teaching and assessment activities in line with students' levels. You will set and mark coursework, practical sessions and examinations, and provide feedback to students in accordance with assessment criteria and marking rubrics. You’ll have the opportunity to use your student centric skills offering regular consultation times in weekly office hours (two hours per week in term time) and other extra-curricular support for students seeking guidance on their subjects, advice on assessments or other related matters. You will participate in peer classroom observations and other staff development initiatives aimed at improving quality. 

Please note, the University offers Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support to all its academic staff.

Cohort and Term timesStudents’ level: Undergraduate, year 1 Students’ number: 20-28 students / group             Calendar (Note: the calendar could be adjusted based on specific semester):Fall Semester :20 wks, from September to middle of January September: salaried but normally teaching-free due to students’ military training October- December: teaching first half of January: grading / grades submission / exams invigilationWinter break: 6 wks, from Second half of January to FebruarySpring Semester: 20 wks: from March to middle of JulyMarch-June: teaching first half of July: grading / grades submission / exams invigilations                    Summer break: 6 wks, from second half of July to August Additional breaks: New Year’s Day in January; Tomb Sweeping Day in April; Labour Day in May; Dragon Boat Festival in June；Mid-Autumn Festival in September; National Holiday in October;

About you

We’re looking for someone with a MA/PhD in TESOL or ELT or Applied Linguistics or recognized Diploma Level EFL qualification, for example DELTA and with a minimum of two-years teaching experience.

The ideal candidate would also have CELTA and/or specific qualification in Teaching English for Academic purposes and experience teaching at a recognized university or at a tertiary level.

Teaching experience in Asia or overseas is highly desirable. As well as having a good knowledge of EAP and ESAP, proven university teaching skills, and relevant professional experience , our ideal candidate will also show an awareness of quality assurance processes in higher education;

demonstrate the ability to work with minimum supervision, maintain effective communication with colleagues and use initiative to resolve problems or find information; understand how effective pedagogy can enhance the student experience.

Successful applicants will be given guidance on how to apply for a visa and work permit to meet the current regulations of the Chinese government.

Remuneration Package

We are offering a very competitive salary package that matches those of the best universities in China.

The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience, and the salary range will be from 200,000 rmb to 310,000 rmb annually. Please note that the tax rate in China is approximately 10%.

Expatriate benefits will be available to eligible applicants, such as a relocation allowance, housing allowance, medical insurance, medical allowance and allowance for personal laptop use.

Please read about the life and work in China on: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/china/working-in-china

We recognise the diversity of the ELT profession. However, applicants are advised that in line with the current legislation in China Chinese HE institutions can normally only recruit EAP lecturers who hold a nationality or a passport from an Anglophone country. Please check the weblink below to see the list. Please also note that due to local visa regulations, maximum age restrictions are likely to apply. Please contact us for more details.

 Application Procedure

To apply, please send your CV, a brief covering letter, the main page of your passport and two reference letters of former employers to sii_hr@dufe.edu.cn. Only applicants who meet the selection criteria will receive a reply from us. 

 Applications will be processed on receipt until the post is filled

 For further questions on the advertised positions, please contact:

Ms. Wang Linfei (Nina) 

HR officer

Surrey International Institute (SII)

Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE)

Dalian, P.R.China

T: +86-411-84711306

W: http://www.surrey.dufe.edu.cn/

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2024 Category: Research & Teaching