English Language Instructor Position
The Strathclyde Maritime Institute of Engineering (SMIOE) at Dalian Maritime University (DMU) invites applications for English Language Instructor positions. The successful candidate will teach academic English to engineering students. DMU is one of China’s key universities listed under the national “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” University Plan. DMU is located in the northeast of Dalian, China, a beautiful coastal city. The main languages of instruction at the university are Chinese and English.
SMIOE is a Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run institute between Dalian Maritime University (Dalian, China) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, UK). SMIOE introduces top teaching resources from the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde, combined with DMU’s academic advantages on marine-related programs. SMIOE offers three undergraduate programs in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering with Management and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The Institute's mission is to cultivate innovative, talented maritime-focused engineers who can be successful in any global market.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing at various levels in preparation for the Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS exam.
- Contributing to the development of curricula, assessments, and teaching materials to ensure high standards of English language education
- Actively participating in department meetings or program support activities as needed
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- A bachelor degree or above in TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field
- Ideally minimum 3 years of experience teaching English at the college/university level
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: curriculum development, EAP, ESP for STEM, assessment, teacher training, academic writing and communication, English medium instruction, educational technology
- Experience teaching overseas is highly desirable
- For applicants with a doctorate degree, evidence of research publications in the field of English language education
Benefit package provided:
- Salary: Salary will be finally determined by the university based on level of qualifications and years of experience, and it can reach 35,000 yuan including class hour fees
- Housing: Free accommodation is provided: Apartment area of 80 m² (two bedrooms with one living room, kitchen and bathroom), within walking distance to the campus.
- Housing facilities: Fridge, washing machine, TV, Computer, crockery & cutlery, Induction cooker & rice cooker, bedding, internet
- Air Fare: An international round-trip air ticket to your hometown
- Insurance: Group accident insurance within China provided (for serious injuries)
- Working Environment & Activities: A supportive and friendly team atmosphere with regular institutional activities, including sports events, movie nights, tea parties, cultural exchanges and other team-building events.
- Location: Located on the scenic Liaodong Peninsula, Dalian offers a comfortable lifestyle with four distinct seasons, fresh seafood, easy access to international amenities, and a welcoming expat community.
Application Materials:
- Resume
- Copy of passport
- Copy of last degree certificate, TESL/TEFL certificate(if available)
- Letter of recommendation from former employers
Please send application materials to cic@dlmu.edu.cn. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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