Description of the Position

Language is at the heart of communication, and communication is at the heart of exchange, collaboration, and leadership. The English Instructor will work to transform how students “talk and write” in English to how students “communicate” in English by building curriculum and programming that develops students writing and speaking skills. You will help students expand the ways in which they engage in discussions and the ways in which they interact with their peers from around the word. You will help them tell their stories and present them to a crowd of two or to a crowd of 200. You will coach them through their writing – be it professional or academic –to help them understand their experiences, their ideas, their work, and the world around them.

The English Instructor will work closely with native speakers and ESL learners from around the world throughout the course of the year. You will be a teacher, a coach, a curriculum developer, and a collaborator as part of the Language team within the Student Life team.

The position offers a work visa, competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, paid summer/winter vacations, and an option to apply to live in the College.   

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Teach 1-2 small, discussion-style classes per module (3-6 courses per academic year) to students of mixed English proficiencies (high-intermediate to near-native)

·       Track the progress of individual students and provide regular, individualized feedback on their learning progress

·       Design course materials and evaluate teaching resources as needed

·       Work with the Language team to continue refining the curriculum and standards

·       Maintain regular Writing Center office hours to give students writing feedback

·       Work alongside the Academic and Student Life teams to design and host workshops covering common English and writing-related topics

·       Participate in other Student Life activities throughout the year (e.g., Orientation, Deep Dive)

Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, English, Journalism, a social science, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree with extensive related experience will also be considered)

·       Minimum 2 years’ full time work experience teaching English as an additional language including academic and/or adult professional English

·       Native English fluency (in order to be eligible for a Z work visa for teaching English you must be from one of these countries approved by the Ministry of Education: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States)

·       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·       Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying English proficiencies, especially near-native speakers

·       Demonstrated sensitivity to students’ needs and cultural differences

·       Experience designing and writing lesson plans

·       Experience collaborating across disciplines/departments

Preferred Qualifications

·       Certificate (CELTA or equivalent) in teaching English as a second language with significant experience

·       2 or more years teaching in a university setting

·       Demonstrated effectiveness working with Chinese speakers

·       Have direct knowledge of Chinese academic and/or business culture

·       Have direct knowledge of international academic and/or business culture

·       Experience innovating in the education space

·       Experience living in China (especially those currently living in China)

·       Beginner-level Chinese or above

The position offers a work visa, competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, paid summer/winter vacations, and an option to apply to live in the College.