Hiring English Composition Teacher for an American-style University in China

No teaching experience or ability to speak Chinese is required.

We are accepting applications for 2 more teachers for Fall 2023. This position requires relocating to China at the SIU campus. Each year we hire 20 New Career Professional Teachers & 30 Conversational English Teachers at SIU (See Pictures of the SIU Campus: bit.ly/SIU-Campus)

UNIV 103 - 'Success in the American Classroom" class introduces the dual degree program between our Chinese College and a US University for our Chinese students. Students will learn the details of the program and be taught the necessary skills required for success once admitted into the program.  Successful students will function effectively in an American-structured classroom with an American teaching style. Topics covered include:

1. The American Classroom and Time Management,
2. Utilizing computer software and other technology for American academic projects,
3. Finding and using information,
4. Working in Groups,
5. The application of learning styles,
6. Basic Presentation Skills,
7. Standard forms and expectations in academic writing (format and mechanics). 

Learn more: www.academicsinasia.com/sias/univ/

MA Degree is minimum requirement. We are looking for people who desire to travel and have a heart to mentor students [teaching experience preferred, but not required]. If you don't have teaching experience, we will refer you to an online TESOL training class for 120 hours of training so that you will qualify to teach overseas.

Apply by May 1st.

Have you ever said you would be willing to serve overseas? Would you like to join a large Christian community overseas? You don't need teaching experience and no need to speak Chinese, we need your business and life experience! 

 Intro Video: www.youtube.com/AcademicsInAsia

SiasU offers a variety of academic courses, taught primarily in the School of Foreign Languages.

Academic teachers prepare lectures and discussions for classes of 60 students on average, and multimedia classrooms are assigned for these courses.  The full-time teaching load for academics is 12 class hours a week, providing ample time for preparation and meeting with students.  Textbooks and other resources, including supervision, are provided. Applicants with corresponding degrees, teaching experience, or work experience in an academic course discipline will be considered for openings.

See course descriptions here: www.academicsinasia.com/siasacademiccourses/

We are interested in people with a variety of backgrounds, but we are especially looking for those with experience or college degrees who love travel, are flexible, and enjoy mentorship.

Qualifications: You don't have to have formal teaching experience. This is a great opportunity for those who would love to travel, mentor, and touch lives in China through teaching.  

If you do have teaching experience, you are qualified for higher-paying jobs. BA Degree is a minimum requirement. We are looking for people who desire to travel and have a heart to mentor students [teaching experience preferred, but not required]. If you don't have teaching experience, we will refer you to an online TESOL training class for 120 hours of training so that you will qualify to teach overseas.

ABOUT SiasU:

Approximately 55 of our 140 expat faculty teach Conversational English classes which are offered for Freshmen and Sophomores. The students' foundation in English is good to help business teachers cover content in English. Every year we hire about 20 new Conversational English and 10-15 Business Teachers. If you come with a spouse, he/she may be able to teach one of these classes. Families are encouraged to join our faculty! We have 11 families on staff with over 30 children. 

Benefits:

• Round-trip Airfare to China paid by the host school
• Medical Care Allowance provided  
• Accident Insurance  
• Free Furnished Apartment: www.academicsinasia.com/foreign-faculty-housing/
  (family housing apartments are larger, request pictures if you are a family) www.academicsinasia.com/sias/housing/
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• Internet and Utilities Paid  
• 6-8 weeks Paid Holiday and 8-10 more weeks off for summer break. 
• Free Culture trips every semester
• Free Chinese Lessons  
• Faculty Cafeteria with International Food is now not a required benefit. Meals cooked by western-trained chefs www.academicsinasia.com/food/
• Salaries range from 7,500-12,000 RMB ($1150-1875 USD) a month depending on degree attained and other factors, with annual raises. Higher salaries for higher degrees. (In 10 months it's possible to save $2000 USD). Use this tool to estimate your savings: www.academicsinasia.com/how-much-could-i-save/
    

Professional Requirements:

• Business teachers should have a Masters Degree or 4+ years of business experience preferred. Oral English Teachers need a BA Degree and TESOL Certificate or BA and 2 years of teaching experience. Higher salaries for higher degrees.
• Professional or informal teaching experience preferred.  If no teaching experience, SiasU will pay for half your online TEFL Certificate.
• Desire to interact in a cross-cultural setting.  
• Willingness to learn and develop teaching with excellence.  

Moral Requirements:

• Ability to work with a myriad of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Willingness to enter into a foreign country with patience and diligence.  
• Commitment to integrity and a heart of servant-leadership.  

Social Requirements:

• You will be living in a community for 150 Foreigners with 120-300 impressionable students looking up to you as a role model. 
• You will be expected to have interpersonal skills, be a team player, and realize life in China requires flexibility.