English for Academic Purposes TeacherUniversity

Maynooth International Engineering College (MIEC), in partnership with Fuzhou University, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teacher to join our international teaching team in Fuzhou, China and support our EAP provision, which is integrated into the college’s four STEM degree programmes.

Main duties and responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Teaching seminars, tutorials, conversation classes, and study skills sessions (approx. 16-21 contact hours per week).

Assessing students formatively and summatively throughout the semesters

Monitoring student progress, providing feedback, and reporting concerns to relevant staff.

Supporting students academically and pastorally in line with university values.

Being contactable throughout the 37h work week and available for workshops, assessments, team meetings, and occasional cover where needed.

Teaching and assessing on the online pre-sessional course each August

Contributing to the development of innovative teaching strategies and modules.

Maintaining subject knowledge and engaging in ongoing professional development;

Navigating Moodle for teaching and learning purposes, and communicating professionally via MS Teams and WeChat.

Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience

It is essential that candidates have the following:

Eligibility for a Chinese work visa and teaching permit

An Honours degree in a relevant discipline

A TESOL/CELTA or equivalent qualification

At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience

Proficiency with VLEs and tools like MS Teams, Moodle, and Office 365

Experience in interdisciplinary and intercultural teaching environments

Strong skills in teaching, communication, organisation, teamwork, and admin

Native or near-native proficiency in English (C2 level)

Experience in developing materials and facilitating technology-enhanced learning

Ability to teach mixed-ability academic language groups using communicative methods

Experience in designing, delivering, and assessing formative and summative assessment

A commitment to maintaining and enhancing teaching quality

It is desirable that candidates have the following:

A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s in TESOL, TEAP, English Studies, Applied Linguistics or Trinity Dip. TESOL/ DELTA)

Teaching experience in a Higher Education (HE) context

A strong understanding of various academic contexts, conventions, and communities

Experience in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESAP) to students of STEM subjects

Accreditation or membership with a relevant professional body (HEA, BALEAP)

Experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes (in-sessional or pre-sessional)

Ability to engage in curriculum and materials development

An interest in evidence-based teaching

Familiarity with the Chinese education system is an advantage

Familiarity with the knowledge base and principles of English for Academic Purposes

Salary and benefits

English language teacher: 18,000 – 21,000 RMB per month (before tax).

Holidays: Fully paid winter and summer holidays, as per the University’s academic calendar.

Accommodation: 1500 RMB per month housing allowance.

Insurance: provided.

Flights: two sets of airline tickets to and from Fuzhou per academic year.

Visa assistance: must be eligible for working visa.

Contract length:  2-3 years (with possibility of negotiations for renewal).

Onboarding and relocation assistance: provided.

Selection and Appointment

This advertisement is a joint recruitment activity by JieTe Education, Fuzhou, Fujian China and Maynooth University, Ireland.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

The appointment is expected to be effective as soon as possible after successful appointment.

Application Procedure

Appointments will be made on a rolling basis.

To apply

Please email your:

CV

Cover letter (max 2 pages)

Contact info for 2 referees

A scan of your highest degree

A scan of your passport

to both:

Mr. Karl Young - [email protected]

Dr. Katie Reschenhofer - [email protected]

¥18,000 to ¥21,000 p.a.