School/Academy: Global Cultures and Languages Hub
Department: Modern Languages Centre
Position: Associate Language Lecturer/Language Lecturer/Senior Language Lecturer/Principal Language Lecturer (depending on experience)
Discipline: Chinese Language Teaching
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
Advertisement End Date: 10/30/2026
ABOUT XJTLU
In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.
With a focus on innovative education and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East.
The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research.
For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Modern Languages Centre delivers high-quality language instruction and cultural education in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Our team of over 50 administrative and teaching professionals employs a student-centred approach enhanced by technology and community-based learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
There will be opportunities for Chinese language lecturer to be involved in a range of different types of delivery, such as:
- Credit-bearing Chinese language modules from beginners to CEFR B2+ level, and Chinese language modules for Specific Purposes, i.e. Business Chinese.
- Credit-bearing Chinese content modules for degree students majoring in Teaching Chinese as an International Language and China Studies, i.e. Modern Chinese or Classical Chinese.
- Non-credit bearing Chinese courses, i.e. Practical Chinese Courses and Summer School.
- Engaging with Continuing Support Chinese language and cultural activities.
- Mentoring students on their internship and FYP projects.
- HSK item design and invigilation.
There will also be the opportunity for Chinese language lecturer to take on a managerial role with responsibility for the coordination and leadership of the Chinese teaching programmes.
Additionally, there are opportunities for all staff to develop their careers by taking on wider managerial and administrative roles, as well as by contributing to both hub and university-level committees.
All managerial, administrative and committee roles are appointed to on a fixed-term basis, thus providing all staff members with a range of options to take on responsibilities in areas that interest them.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Successful applicants should be educated to Master’s degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Teaching Chinese as an International Language or Chinese Language and Literature), and should have at least two years of post-master’s relevant teaching experience, preferably at university level. Additionally, applicants should have a good standard of written and spoken English, as this is the working language of the university. Familiarity with more than one language proficiency standard such as CEFR/HSK/ACTFL is a plus.
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who can demonstrate a dynamic, current and innovative engagement in one or more of the following areas: technology-enhanced language learning and assessment design; culture and language integrated learning; Chinese for specific purposes; communicative and task-based methodologies and project-based language learning.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Clear career development path with annual review.
- Professional development trainings are provided.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS
- Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
- Housing allowance
- Travel allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Etc.
- Commercial insurance: insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
- Paid holidays:
- Statutory Holidays (13 days)
- Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave)
- Family Matters Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Marriage Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Parental Leave
- Etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application on our university website by Click https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4468&company=xjtlu
Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:
- A cover letter that explains how you fulfil the criteria specified in this job description
- A current CV (both Chinese and English preferred), specifying for each work experience whether it was full-time or part-time and including education background with years of study.
- Contact Details for Three References
For enquiries relating to the position, please email to HR at Jia.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and Position ID 4468 in your enquiry.