Website Westlake University
Westlake University English Lecturer Job
Introduction to Westlake University
Westlake University (西湖大学, website) is a new type of higher education institution organized by social forces and supported by the state. It is organized by Hangzhou Westlake Education Foundation. The university is expected to draw on the scale of the California Institute of Technology and the school-running philosophy of Stanford University, focusing on science, life and health, and cutting-edge technology to establish top-level disciplines. The university will be led by top talents to establish relevant departments.
Westlake University is a new university. In 2020, West Lake continued to recruit exceptional talent from around the world, with outstanding scientists joining us from institutes like MIT, Oxford, and others. We are especially honoured to have the brilliant minds of Licheng Sun, Duanqing Pei, and Gang Tian, join us as chair professors in chemistry, biology, and mathematics respectively. Our expanding team of administrators work hard to ensure our scholars and students enjoy the best environment. Our diverse body of graduate students continues to grow and thrive and we look forward to launching a leading undergraduate programme in the near future. Read More
English Lecturer Recruitment
Westlake University seeks a full-time, experienced English Lecturer to teach English to doctoral and future undergraduate students in science and engineering.
Founded in 2016, Westlake University is a new, private research university in Hangzhou, China. Preceded by the Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Westlake University is creating a stimulating, world-class environment for research and education in science, engineering and technology, and life sciences.
Westlake University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all ethnic backgrounds and from all countries.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Teach English classes to doctoral and future undergraduate students, and assist them in developing skills in writing, speaking, listening, presentation, and reading comprehension, through classroom activities, individual consultations, workshops, and other mechanisms.
2. Assist the university administration in developing the English curriculum, and develop strategies for English placement, progress evaluation, and use of standardized benchmarks (such as the CEFR).
3. Ensure adequate office hours to assist students and faculty in using library, online database, and other information resources.
4. Maintain professional currency in ESL teaching methods and technologies, including active learning approaches.
5. Educate students in international standards of academic integrity, including citation standards and plagiarism issues.
6. Attend meetings, organize and participate in English language related activities.
7. Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. MA or higher degree in TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field. Applicants with advanced degrees in other fields who have a TESOL/TEFL certificate and extensive experience teaching ESL students will also be considered.
2. Native level fluency in English; native speaker highly desired.
3. Three or more years experience teaching ESL at the university level.
4. Two or more years international work/internship experience (outside countries where English is the first language).
5. Ability to plan and work independently with minimal supervision.
Compensation and Benefits:
Westlake University offers an internationally competitive compensation package commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send the following documents in English as PDF files
1. Cover letter and resume/CV
2. Brief teaching statement describing your prior international teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and career goals
3. List of three professional references with contact information
Application deadline: Open until filled.
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