English Teaching Positions at Shantou University
Introduction: Shantou University is a public Chinese university that receives additional support from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, and it is aggressively internationalizing its program and expanding its English-medium course offerings. STU’s English Language Center provides English language instruction for all of the university’s students, and offers a pioneering program of language instruction that emphasizes not only practical language proficiency, but also critical thinking skills, intercultural competence, and sustainable independent language learning. The ELC seeks candidates to teach English skill courses at a variety of levels, from low intermediate to advanced, and also to assist with the ELC’s rich program of extra-curricular activities. Additional information is available athttp://elc.stu.edu.cn.
Qualifications:
v Instructors: Candidates for instructor positions should have an MA degree in TEFL or a related subject area; preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience.
v Lecturers: Candidates for lecturer positions should have an MA degree in TEFL or a related subject area, and three or more years’ full time post-degree teaching experience. Preference is given to candidates who have experience in curriculum development, materials development, teacher training, and/or leading teaching teams.
v Associate Professors: Candidates for associate professor positions should have a doctorate in TEFL or a related subject area, and also relevant teaching experience. Preference is given to candidates who have experience in research and/or publication, and are able to assist other faculty with research projects.
For all positions, preference will be given to candidates who have experience learning foreign languages and/or living in foreign cultures.
Salary and Benefits: All positions provide competitive salaries, determined according to the appointee's qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, vacation allowances, and Chinese holidays. Further details regarding salary and benefits packages will be available by the end of February, and can be obtained by emailing Ms Amy Li at amyli@stu.edu.cn.
Application: Candidates may apply by sending a resume and an electronic passport (or identification document) copy to Ms Amy Li at amyli@stu.edu.cn. (Candidates invited to interview will be asked to also submit two reference letters and copies of university and graduate school diplomas.) Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.
Review of applications will begin on March 2nd, and recruitment will continue until all the positions are filled. Selected candidates will begin employment in the latter part of August 2015.
Web Site : http://elc.stu.edu.cn
Phone : +86 (0)754 8650 4639
Fax : +86 (0)754 8290 3636
English Language Center, Shantou University
243 Da Xue Road
Shantou, Guangdong 515063,
P.R. China
联系人：Amy Li
Email：amyli@stu.edu.cn
