[Top University in China] Recruitment for Director of Language Center and EFL teachers

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[Top University in China] Recruitment for Director of Language Center and EFL teachers of International Campus, Zhejiang University

1.English Language Center Director

The International Campus of Zhejiang University invites applications for the Director of English Language Center (ELC). The successful candidate should have a PhD in linguistics, applied linguistics, literature, or a closely-related field, demonstrable expertise in teaching at the university level, evidence of leadership skills and research excellence/potential in relevant fields. Responsibilities include management of the ELC, curriculum development and delivery of English courses to undergraduate students at the International Campus. Retired faculty members are also welcome.

Responsibilities 
• Management of ELC and ensuring teaching excellence and smooth daily operation of the center 
• Making development plans for ELC, including teacher development plan 
• Teaching English courses, esp. courses in English for (General) Academic Purposes 
• Helping with ELC teacher and staff recruitment and evaluation 
• Facilitating communication between ELC and the International Campus 
• Fulfilling other tasks assigned by the International Campus

Salary & Benefits 
•Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience 
•Travel allowance for one round trip to home every year 
•Fully-covered medical insurance

Application 
To apply, please email the following documents to zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn. 
• Cover letter 
•CV that lists teaching experience, major research awards and honors, publications, history of research funding and mentorship 
• Statement of teaching philosophy 
• Application deadline: April 15, 2018

Contact 
Email: zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn 
Address: Rm.434, LAS Building, Zhejiang University-International Campus, Haining, 314400

2.ESL/EFL Teacher

Job Description 
• Position: Full-time academic English instructor at Language Center 
• Teach English to the best undergraduate students in China 
• Location: Haining, Zhejiang Province 
• Term: 1-2 years, August 2018 to June 2019/2020 (for two-year contract) 
• Workload: 40 hours/week, including 16-18 lecture hours/week

Responsibilities 
• Teaching integrated English classes training four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing 
• Teaching academic writing courses 
• Teaching a variety of classes including literature, creative writing, intercultural communication, newspaper reading, debate, art, etc. 
• Organizing events, activities and workshops to create an encouraging language learning environment and enhance students' motivation in learning English

Qualification 
• Master's degree or above with TESOL or TEFL certificate (or equivalent certificate) 
• Native English speaker from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand 
• At least three years’ experience of English language teaching at university level (TESOL or Academic English Program preferred)

Salary & Benefits 
We offer a highly competitive salary & benefits package, including monthly salary, bonus, living allowance, travel allowance and basic medical insurance.

Application 
To apply, please email the following documents to zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn 
• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Scanned copy of valid passport 
• Scanned copy of degrees/diplomas and transcripts 
• Scanned copy of teaching certificate 
• A recommendation letter from current or former employer 
• A recent portrait photo (white background, 35mm x 45mm) 
• Application deadline: April 15, 2018

Contact 
Email: zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn 
Address: Rm.434, LAS Building, Zhejiang University-International Campus, Haining, 314400

About Zhejiang University & ZJU International Campus 
Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. It is a member of the C9 League, the Yangtze Delta Universities Alliance and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

To explore new models of higher education that combines the best practices of the east and the west, learn from world's advanced educational experiences, and cultivate talents with innovative minds and international vision, Zhejiang University began to build its International Campus in February, 2013, and started to recruit students in September, 2016.

There are now two joint institutes on campus: joint institute of Zhejiang University and University of Edinburgh (ZJU-UoE Institute) and joint institute of Zhejiang University and University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (ZJU-UIUC Institute). In addition, there is the Institute of China Studies, offering Master’s degree, Philosophy-Mathematics-Economics (PME) Program offering Bachelor’s degree and Program of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership (PIEGL) offering master’s degree.

International Campus is located in Haining, a city about 70 kilometers away from Hangzhou, covering a land area of approximately 80 hectares and has a total floor area of 399,300 square meters.

→Learn more about the campus: http://www.intl.zju.edu.cn/en

About Language Center 
Since English will be the language used in teaching and learning at the International Campus, the Language Center is dedicated to providing a supportive language learning environment and enhancing students' English proficiency, especially communicative competence in academic settings. Through a variety of classes and activities, the Language Center also aims at developing students with creativity, intercultural awareness, critical thinking abilities, and life-long learning abilities. 

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