The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
Course Tutors in English for Academic Purposes (Fixed-term, Fractional posts)
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first foreign university to open in China and is part of The University of Nottingham, which is ranked in the top 1% of all universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2013.
Placed 7th in the UK for research power by the current national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Nottingham is a major research institution delivering work that is defined as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Described by The Times as “the nearest Britain has to a truly global university”, The University of Nottingham has invested continuously in its award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, attracting talented staff and students from all over the world.
UNNC delivers The University of Nottingham’s top-quality teaching and high-impact research from its base in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China. Located less than two hours south of Shanghai by train, UNNC has more than 6,000 students and 600 staff from around 50 countries worldwide.
High-quality research and education
Since opening our doors in 2004, we have established ourselves as one of China’s leading providers of international education, as well as an inspiring and stimulating place to work.
Both academic and professional services staff are either seconded from The University of Nottingham in the UK or recruited to The University of Nottingham’s standards.
Our academics are expected to be effective teachers but are also given support to carry out high-impact research that is relevant to China's interests and needs. Research spans all faculties and disciplines and staff are encouraged to present their work at international conferences, while professional services staff at all levels benefit from career development support.
The University’s working language is English and all our degree programmes, coursework materials and exams are in English.
Our teaching is subject to the same quality assurance processes as The University of Nottingham and our students graduate with a Nottingham degree. High standards are maintained across the three campuses through continuous module assessment, internal audits and external examination.
A global university in China
By joining UNNC you be living in China at the height of its economic development, gaining a global prospective and experiencing an exciting new culture.
Our secure, green campus has clean, comfortable and secure accommodation for staff and a dedicated clinic with doctors and nurses on 24-hour call. A convenient on-campus high street has a range of shops, restaurants, an ATM and spaces for recreation, while shopping malls, entertainment facilities and other amenities are all within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride from the campus.
There are three established international schools in Ningbo and more are set to open to cater to the city’s growing international community.
Populated with more than seven million people, Ningbo offers the opportunity to feel at home among an array of international shopping outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars. It also provides the chance to embrace culture and tradition – bustling streets house markets selling a variety of antiques, textiles and delicious Ningbo cuisine.
Ranked 7th in Forbes’ (2012) list of the top cities for business in China, Ningbo’s import and export industry is one of the most important to the city and its businesses. The city is a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture, which complement stunning parkland and scenic spots.
The city’s excellent transport links mean that Ningbo is easy to travel around and an ideal base from which to explore China and Asia. The city’s airport connects it to China’s major cities as well as some international destinations, such as Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei.
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality EAP teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China.
Housed within the UK-based School of Education and with over 80 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is currently supporting over 5000 students on its Preliminary Year, Pre-Masters and Academic Support Unit programmes.
Throughout the academic year, the Centre is also actively involved in the delivery of teacher training, academic research, and the teaching of bespoke courses in various aspects of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and there are ambitious plans for further expansion in each of these areas in 2014 and beyond.
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified English language teaching professionals able to offer experience and expertise in one or more of the following key fields:
· EAP/ESP teaching
· Teacher training (experience in the delivery of internationally recognised qualifications such as CELTA, DELTA and their equivalents preferred)
· EAP/ESP syllabus and curriculum design
· EAP/ESP assessment
· E-learning and the application of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO, CHINARECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title: Course Tutors in English for Academic Purposes (Fixed-term, Fractional)
School/Department: Centre for English Language Education (CELE).
Salary: RMB 334,554 - RMB 399,475 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience, salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Contract Status: This post is available from 1 September 2014 and will initially be offered on fixed-term fractional contracts with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of up to three years in the first instance. These contracts may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.
Hours of Work: Based on 36.25 hour working week. Teaching up to a maximum of 18 hours per week. 40 weeks per year contract.
Location: The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China Campus.
Reporting to: The Head of the Centre for English Language Education, Ningbo.
Job Outline:
Course tutors in English for Academic Purposes are primarily responsible for delivering a portfolio of credit-bearing and continuing support classes in EAP/ESP to students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC). However, dependent on individual tutors’ aptitude and experience, there is also scope for their involvement in specific projects around teacher training, and the design and delivery of bespoke training packages in various aspects of ESP.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Teaching up to a maximum of 18 hours per week (to agreed standards from a given syllabus) on both credit-bearing and support EAP/ESP courses, as required.
· Pastoral care of students and language advice via an established personal tutorial system.
· Administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, lesson preparation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
· Effective liaison with the Head of CELE, other members of the management team, and academic staff.
· Any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
These posts do not carry a formal academic research requirement. However, CELE has a strong commitment to professional development of staff, and candidates showing a strong background in/potential for EAP/ESP-related research are actively encouraged to apply.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person(s) appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Person Specification:
Essential / DesirableQualifications/ Education / · Cambridge ESOL DELTA or MA in ELT/Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) / · Teacher training experience and qualifications
Skills/Training / · Confidence in analysing language and providing constructive and explicit feedback on students’ spoken and written work
· Ability to work in a team and to teach and assess to agreed criteria
· Ability to work under pressure and meet administrative/marking deadlines
· Good oral and written presentation skills, including excellent word-processing skills
· English as a first language, or equivalent English language competence. / · Evidence of ongoing professional development within the field of ELT (e.g. appropriate professional memberships; attendance at conferences; publications and presentations)
Experience / · Substantial experience of full-time EFL teaching together with some EAP-related teaching (e.g. UK University summer ‘Pre-sessional’ teaching)
· Experience of teaching overseas outside of Western Europe, preferably in mainland China / · Substantial EAP/ESP teaching experience, including Foundation level teaching
· Experience of teaching Chinese University students
· EAP/ESP curriculum and materials development.
An attractive package, including accommodation allowance, flights and insurance, will be provided to all successfully appointed candidates.
All posts will be based in Ningbo and contracts will be with the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr Richard Silburn email: Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Please quote ref. UNNC366. Closing date 15 August 2014