Associate/Assistant Professor or Lecturer in ESL/EAP/TESOL
Tenure-track faculty position in English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, and TESOL at a rapidly growing private university in China.
Best for:Best for experienced educators and researchers in ESL/TESOL with a PhD or master’s degree, a passion for language pedagogy, and a track record of leadership in academic or extracurricular initiatives.
Overview
Wenzhou Business College, a top-ranked private university in China, invites applications for tenure-track positions at all academic ranks (Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer) specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The role involves teaching, research, and curriculum development in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and cross-cultural communication. Candidates will contribute to a vibrant academic community with access to generous research funding and competitive benefits, including housing, health insurance, and retirement contributions. The position is ideal for scholars with a strong publication record and expertise in language pedagogy or extracurricular leadership, such as drama clubs.
What you'll do
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in ESL, EAP, and TESOL, including curriculum design and delivery.
- Conducting research in second language acquisition, language testing, or cross-cultural communication, with opportunities for high-impact publication.
- Supervising student projects, theses, or extracurricular activities such as drama clubs or language exchange programs.
- Developing and implementing assessment strategies for language proficiency and academic performance.
- Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the university’s language education programs and contribute to institutional academic growth.
- Participating in faculty meetings, departmental committees, and university-wide initiatives.
- Mentoring junior faculty, graduate students, or teaching assistants as part of professional development efforts.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, ESL, or a related field.
Language: English; native or near-native proficiency required for teaching and research.
Instruction: English
Publications: Established publication record preferred for higher research tracks.
- Proven expertise in second language acquisition, language testing, or cross-cultural communication.
- Strong teaching experience at the university level, with a focus on ESL/EAP/TESOL.
- Ability to design and implement effective language assessment tools and methodologies.
- Experience leading extracurricular academic or cultural initiatives (e.g., drama clubs).
- Familiarity with modern language pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning tools.
- Open to all qualified candidates, with no specific nationality restrictions.
- No age or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV via email to c.j@wzbc.edu.cn. Ensure your application highlights your qualifications, teaching experience, research background, and any relevant leadership achievements. The university encourages early submission for full consideration.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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