Tsinghua University ESL Jobs
Introduction to Tsinghua University
The predecessor of Tsinghua University (website), Tsinghua Academy, was founded in 1911 and changed its name to Tsinghua School in 1912. In 1928, it was renamed National Tsinghua University. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in 1937, it moved to Changsha in the south, and established the National Changsha Interim University with Peking University and Nankai University. In 1938, it moved to Kunming and changed its name to National Southwest University. In 1946, it moved back to Tsinghua Park and has five colleges and 26 departments including literature, law, science, engineering and agriculture.
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Recruitment Notice
Job Position 1: Assistant Professor on Linguistics
1. Applicants should have a strong theoretical linguistic background and be engaged in linguistics, experimental linguistics, neurolinguistics, field linguistics, and phonetics/phonology. You need to have the motivation and to conduct research on language studies within China.
2. Have a Ph.D. degree in a well-known overseas linguistics department or college, with teaching or tutoring experience.
3, Healthy and a good sense of responsibility, discipline development and teamwork spirit.
Required major: linguistics
Recruitment number: 2
Validity: December 2019
Note that tenured and non-tenured faculty positions are open, globally, to candidates at all levels and stages of their careers. Salary, benefits and rank will be based on degree, academic acheievement and level of expertise.
Job Position 2: English Instructor
Affiliation: Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Department: Student Life
Hiring Number: 1
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach small, discussion-style classes to scholars of mixed English proficiencies (advanced to near-native)
2. Track the progress of individual students and provide regular, individualized feedback on their learning progress
3. Design course materials and evaluate teaching resources as needed
4. Work with the Language team to continue refining the curriculum and standards
5. Maintain regular Writing Center office hours togive students writing feedback
6. Work alongside the Academic and Student Life teams to design and host workshops covering common English and writing-related topics
7. Participate in other Student Life activities throughout the year (e.g., Orientation, Deep Dive)
Essential qualifications
1. Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL, English, Journalism, a social science, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree with extensive related experience will also be considered)
2. Minimum 2 years’ full time work experience teaching English as an additional language including academic English and/or adult professional English
3. Native English fluency
4. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
5. Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying English proficiencies, especially near-native speakers
6. Demonstrated sensitivity to students’ needs and cultural differences
7. Experience designing andwriting lesson plans
8. Experience collaborating across disciplines/departments
Preferred:
1. Certificate in teaching English as a second language with significant experience
2. Two or more years teaching in a university setting
3. Demonstrated effectiveness working with Chinese speakers
4. Have direct knowledge of Chinese academic and/or business culture
5. Have direct knowledge of American academic and/or business culture
6. Experience innovating in the education space
7. Beginner-level Chinese or above
Salary & Benefit:
1. Tsinghua Contract Terms of Appointment
2. Global and cross-culture atmosphere, working with talent team members
Application
1. Send your resume and cover letter (in English) detailing your interest and how you meet the qualifications above.
2. Send by email to: hr@sc.tsinghua.edu.cn
3. Application deadline: Until the position is filled
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