Position Name: 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 to give 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, Applied Linguistics, 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 and writing lesson plans
8.Experience collaborating across disciplines/departments
Preferred Qualifications
1.Certificate in teaching English as a second language (CELTA or equivalent) with significant experience
2.2 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
TO APPLY
Send your resume in bilingual languages (English and Chinese) by email to hr@sc.tsinghua.edu.cn
