"Part-Time Teaching Faculty, China Programs (Beijing/Shenzhen/Hangzhou)"

Job Description

Are you looking for your next adventure? Take a working vacation and experience the excitement of teaching in China - home to 1.4 billion people, the world's second-largest economy, and 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites. We have rolling opportunities to teach university courses in English at graduate and undergraduate levels in business or technology with our partner institutes in historic Beijing, modern Shenzhen, and tranquil Hangzhou.

Our short-term teaching assignments include competitive compensation, generous allowance, premium economy flights, world-class hotels, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and dedicated program support. You will engage with enthusiastic students in an internationally oriented teaching environment and have ample free time to explore the country's rich culture, beautiful scenery, and diverse cuisine while you are here.

Join a team of fellow professionals who teach in City University of Seattle's China partner programs and take your expertise on the road. Travel to teach the discipline and skill set you've developed and now want to share on-site in the English-language MBA program at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing or English-language undergraduate programs at Shenzhen Polytechnic College (SZPT) or Zhejiang Financial College (ZFC) in Hangzhou. Successful candidates will have the experience and credentials in their disciplines to create highly engaging student experiences, delivering their part of an integrated partner program representing an international point of view on business and technology.

MBA courses in the CityU/UIBE program are taught in full-day sessions over two consecutive weekends (office hours/free time during weekdays). Responsibilities include university and learning system orientation, class preparations, teaching on-site, grading assignments, and grade reporting.

Representative courses in MBA in Global Leadership program:

• Global Business Communication/Research
• Project Management and Prioritization
• Managing with Technology
• Applied Marketing
• People and Systems in Organizations
• Environmental and Corporate Responsibility
• International Human Resource Management

Courses in the undergraduate programs meet for full weekdays for two weeks. Responsibilities include university and learning system orientation, pre-course preparations, teaching on-site, grading, and after-class grade reporting.

Representative courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Management (International Business) program:

• Critical Thinking
• Professional Communication
• Organizational Communication
• International Management

Representative courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Management (International Logistics) program:

• The Effective Organization
• Operations Management
• International Trade Logistics
• Principles of Marketing

Representative courses in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems program:

• Web Design
• Operating Systems
• Information Security
• IT Service Management

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with professional credentials in fields related/relevant to the course topics.
• Minimum of five years of professional/managerial/leadership experience in at least one of the course topics.
• Minimum of three years of instructional experience in higher education or professional learning and development. Recent experience with online teaching and learning.
• Commitment to learning and teaching and staying current with the current practices and innovations in relevant industries and disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to communicate analytical concepts tangibly and intuitively.
• Proficient in teamwork and coordination as part of a globally dynamic and diverse team.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency and interpersonal skills. Must relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• A fundamental understanding of the needs and interests of Chinese students, as well as their learning style and way of thinking.
• Some knowledge of Chinese culture and a positive attitude toward Chinese people.
• Ability to present an engaging and professional image for the university.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions: The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting. Remote work may be needed. Weekend hours may be required depending on class availability. International travel required.

Support and Compensation: CityU provides the following each time the instructor is invited to teach a course session: Visa sponsorship, A $5,000 fixed fee plus a $500 allowance to cover local expenses, Premium economy flights and 4-star plus hotels, Program support for instructional development and teaching administration.

Application Instructions

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following: Completed Electronic Application Form, Resume, Cover letter describing course(s) you feel most qualified to teach, qualifications for the courses, and reasons for interest in the work. Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile. If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu. City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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