Salary: £30,764–£43,482 per annum equivalent, inclusive of living allowance, travel subsidy and accommodation subsidy. Salary will be paid via SICNU in Chinese Yuan (CNY/RMB).
Job category/type: Academic, Academic Skills Support, Higher Education, Learning Services
Job reference: REQ000614
Attachments: Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (HE) - Chengdu - China - JDPS -August 2026.pdf
Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (HE) – Birmingham College, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
University College Birmingham (UCB), working in partnership with Sichuan Normal University (SICNU), is seeking experienced and enthusiastic EAP practitioners to join Birmingham College in Chengdu, China. The successful candidate will be employed by SICNU under a full-time, annually reviewed and renewed Chinese employment contract and will be academically managed by UCB.
The postholder will work closely with UCB colleagues in Birmingham and will be an active member of UCB's ELT, TNE, and wider staff community, with access to relevant academic systems, professional development, meetings and collaborative activity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major new UK–China education partnership at its launch stage and contribute directly to the academic success and student experience of Birmingham College.
The role will focus on delivering high-quality, inclusive and contextualised EAP provision to students studying UCB programmes in Chengdu. In addition to classroom teaching, the postholder will contribute to assessment and feedback, student support, curriculum development, moderation, quality assurance and the wider academic life of Birmingham College.
We are looking for committed and experienced EAP practitioners who have:
- Excellent spoken and written English at native or near-native professional proficiency.
- At least 2 years’ experience teaching English for Academic Purposes in higher education.
- Experience supporting international students.
- A CELTA or CertTESOL (DELTA or equivalent desirable).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A student-centred approach and commitment to high-quality academic provision.
- Ability and willingness to live and work in Chengdu, China for the duration of the appointment.
- Ability to satisfy the eligibility requirements for lawful employment and the relevant work authorisation in the People's Republic of China.
Experience of TNE delivery is desirable, but applicants with strong EAP experience and interest in international education are encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract, renewable by mutual agreement upon completion.
Standard Information
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.
This role is based in Chengdu, China. Appointment is subject to the successful candidate satisfying the relevant People's Republic of China requirements for legal employment and obtaining or holding the required work permit and residence permission. SICNU will act as the employing institution and sponsor the applicable work-authorisation process.
Benefits and support: The postholder will have access to the standard staff benefits and support provided by Sichuan Normal University and will follow SICNU's HR policies, including annual leave entitlement and arrangements for requesting and taking leave. SICNU will provide local employment and onboarding support and will sponsor the applicable Chinese work-authorisation process for eligible international appointees. The highly competitive remuneration package includes living, travel and accommodation subsidies.
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