Job Overview
- Apply by November 10, 2026
- Address Changsha
- Qualification Bachelors
- Discipline Language, Writing & Culture
Vacancy
- One post for English for Academic Purposes Tutor.
- We welcome global applications, and native English speakers are preferred.
Purpose of Post
To deliver an English for Science and Engineering course to a joint running institute in Changsha, China and a summer pre-sessional course. To plan, manage and implement individual lessons and topics in accordance with the established curriculum and materials.
Main Duties
- To work as part of a team, teaching undergraduate Science and Engineering students at DIICSU.
- To teach two semesters and a summer school during the academic year.
- To show an understanding of a discoursal approach to teaching English for general and specific academic purposes.
- To prepare lessons, maintain teaching records, assess students’ work, provide feedback to students, and participate in cultural and educational events, induction events and in assessment and team meetings.
- To engage with institutional and departmental level quality assurance processes, including both peer and management observations of your teaching.
- To demonstrate a commitment to professional self-development.
- To cover the classes of absent colleagues, as required.
- To undertake other additional duties from time to time as necessary.
Personal Requirements
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| 1. Education / Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree are preferred.
- Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CELTA.
- Support may be available for exceptional candidates to undertake a CELTA course, but candidates must get the certificate before July 2027.
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| 2. Work and other Relevant Experience |
- Recent experience of successfully working in an English for Academic Purposes teaching role, ideally in a higher educational institution.
- Competent user of online platforms e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Blackboard Ultra.
- Familiarity with the TEAP Competency Framework.
- Experience of teaching to specific objectives, showing an understanding of the principles of EAP pedagogy.
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| 3. Competencies and Skills |
- Ability to plan and deliver interactive teaching sessions.
- Ability to grade assessments in line with established criteria.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, utilising high levels of cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
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| 4. Personal Qualities |
- Good time management, organizational and planning skills.
- Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to support colleagues and work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative.
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| 5. Other |
- Willingness to work out of hours as required by the post.
- Commitment to maintaining and developing professional standards within EAP.
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Note: The duties of the post outlined above are not exhaustive and the role holder will be expected to be cooperative and flexible, undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of English and DIICSU.
In accordance with Chinese immigration law, to meet the eligibility requirements for a Chinese work visa, applicants must:
- Be in good health (applicants will be required to pass a medical examination).
- Have a clear criminal record and be able to obtain evidence of this.
- Have travel documents with validity longer than 180 days.
- Have the required skills and experience for the position as noted in the personal requirement.
Remuneration package
- Competitive annual salary;
- On-campus accommodation;
- Insurance for appointees.
Please refer to the attached document for further details.
