English Language Tutors (C) – English Language Centre (ELC)

Salary 20,500 RMB per month + attractive benefits package

Are you interested in joining a large team of EAP tutors and playing a key role in the further development of a new, unique international University?  Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is located in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) which is a joint venture between China and Singapore, situated outside the historic city of Suzhou and just 80 km from Shanghai. The University, which opened its doors to its first intake of students in 2006, takes the best of Chinese and British Higher Education and creates a new experience for staff and students. XJTLU aims to supply graduates able to work in today’s fast-moving global economy, and to provide an exciting cutting-edge research-led environment for its staff.

The ELC is responsible for providing English and study skills tuition for all students at the University.  There are several different scales for Tutors, Associate Tutors and Teaching Assistants working in the English Language Centre, and there are positions to suit experienced EAP tutors as well as EFL teachers who want to make the transition to EAP.  Currently, there are currently more than 40 staff in the ELC, with over 20 new staff already signed up to join us in August 2010.  However, because of a large increase in student numbers, there are still a few positions open.

We are looking for tutors of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to work in the English Language Centre (ELC). Applicants for positions as Tutors in the English Language Centre should hold an MA in Applied Linguistics / TESOL, or a similar type of qualification. They should be excellent team players and be able to offer support and training in the teaching of EAP to colleagues.  Experience and interest in any of the following areas is highly desirable: relevant experience of working with Chinese students at tertiary level; Pre-sessional or In-sessional EAP teaching, EAP syllabus and materials design; Mentoring colleagues, and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

Informal enquiries may be directed to Steve Jeaco; email: steve.jeaco@xjtlu.edu.cn

To apply, please provide a CV, a covering letter in English outlining your interest in the post and explaining how you meet the criteria (this is particularly important as it will be taken into consideration when short listing applications), and complete an Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form. Further details about XJTLU, job description, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form can be found on our website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn.  The CV, covering letter, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form should be sent to jobs-ac@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Please ensure you meet the minimum criteria as stipulated in the person specification section of the role descriptions (see links in the table above).  An English language teaching qualification is essential for all teaching positions in the ELC.

Closing Date: 31st July 2010 (Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 5th August and interviews will be held between 8th August and 13th August 2010).

Expected start date for successful applicants: 23rd August 2010