Unit 18 Faculty Position - Academic English/ESL
Position Overview
Salary Range: $68,247–$192,040. See Table.
Application Window
- Open Date: May 12, 2025
- Review Date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
- Final Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for a possible full-time Unit 18 faculty position to teach Academic English/ESL during 2025-2026. The position is administered by UCI and the teaching will be at the Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in Dalian, China within the DUT-UCI Joint Program. More information: DUT-UCI Joint Program.
Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is a top university in China with campuses in Dalian. Relocation required; travel expenses included.
Expected to teach full load: two classes per quarter (up to 34 students) or three (up to 23). Courses equivalent to UCI's Academic English 23 and 20.
First-time appointee: one-year with possible 2-year renewals. Salary starts at $68,247 with benefits. Service per DUT calendar; year-round contract 7/1/2025-6/30/2026.
Qualifications
Basic (required)
- Master's in English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related with TESL/TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Academic English/ESL levels/skills
- Willing to relocate to China
Preferred
- 3+ years ESL teaching with international students
- Proficiency in second language
- Experience living abroad
- Experience with LMS (Canvas)
- Experience teaching English for academic purposes
Application Requirements
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Evaluations (recent, complete, representative; required if no prior UCI teaching)
- Teaching Statement (optional; see guidance)
- Statement of Research (optional)
- Misc/Additional (optional)
References
3-5 required (contact info only)
Job Location: Dalian, China. Relocation required.
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