The Strathclyde Maritime Institute of Engineering (SMIE) at Dalian Maritime University (DMU) invites applications for English Language Instructor positions within the Centre for English Studies (CES). The successful candidate will deliver English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teaching to undergraduate engineering students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, linguistics, applied linguistics or a closely related discipline.
- Preferably a minimum of 3 years of English teaching experience at tertiary / university setting.
- Practical experience in one or more of the following areas: curriculum development, EAP, ESP for STEM subjects, academic assessment, academic writing & communication, English-medium instruction, educational technology.
- Overseas teaching experience is highly desirable.
- For applicants holding a doctoral degree: evidence of research publications within English language education is preferred.
Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Passport copy
- Highest-level degree certificate copy
- TESOL / TEFL / CELTA certificate (if available)
- Reference letter(s) from previous employer(s); two recent professional references are preferred
Please send application materials to cic@dlmu.edu.cn. Email subject: EAP Instructor Application – [Your Full Name]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The university reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier once suitable candidates are appointed.
Responsibilities
- Teach EAP skills including academic listening, speaking, reading and writing for undergraduate engineering students.
- Contribute to the development of curricula, assessments and teaching materials to maintain high-standard academic English provision.
- Participate the CES meetings, academic workshops and other programme-related activities as required.
Remuneration & Benefit Package
- Salary: Up to 35,000 RMB per month (pre-tax), determined by the university according to qualifications and professional experience, including teaching hour payments.
- Housing: Free furnished 80 m² two-bedroom apartment (living room, kitchen, bathroom) for the duration of the contract, within walking distance of campus. In case housing is unavailable, a monthly housing allowance will be provided instead
- Apartment facilities: Refrigerator, washing machine, television, computer, tableware, induction cooker, rice cooker, bedding and internet access.
- Air Fare: One economy-class international round-trip air ticket to the candidate’s home country upon successful completion of the contract.
- Insurance: Group accident insurance covering major injuries within mainland China. Applicants may arrange private medical insurance at their own cost if required.
- Working Environment & Activities: Supportive collaborative team environment; regular institutional events including sports activities, film nights, tea receptions, cultural exchange and team-building activities.
- Location: Dalian on the Liaodong Peninsula enjoys four distinct seasons, fresh local seafood, convenient international amenities and an active expatriate community.
About DMU and SMIE
DMU is one of China’s key universities listed under the national “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” University Plan. DMU is located in Dalian, a beautiful coastal city in Northeast China. Both Chinese and English are used as mediums of instruction at the university.
SMIE is a Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run institute jointly established by Dalian Maritime University (China) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, UK). SMIE brings in high-quality teaching resources from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, combined with DMU’s strengths in maritime-related disciplines. There are three disciplines at SMIE: Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation; Electronic Information Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. The institute aims to cultivate innovative global-oriented engineering talents with maritime expertise.
The Centre for English Studies (CES), operating under SMIE, offers an EAP programme that integrates Chinese and international educational philosophies to lay a solid foundation in academic English for engineering undergraduates at SMIE.
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796, it upholds its founding ethos of “a place of useful learning”. It is renowned for world-class engineering education, industry-linked research and strong graduate employability. Its Faculty of Engineering is among the largest and most respected engineering schools in the UK, and it has built long-standing collaborative partnerships with higher education institutions across China.
