Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in English Language Teaching
Join the English Learning Centre at Jinan University–Birmingham Joint Institute for a dynamic teaching and research role in applied linguistics and English education.
Best for:Best for experienced educators and researchers in applied linguistics, TESOL, or English language teaching with a strong background in tertiary-level instruction and curriculum design.
Overview
This faculty position at the English Learning Centre (ELC) in Guangzhou, China, offers opportunities at the Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels. The role focuses on teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP), including IELTS, curriculum development, and content-based instruction. Candidates will contribute to tertiary-level education, host workshops, and engage in administrative duties. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a proven record in applied linguistics or TESOL-related fields. The appointment is full-time, starting in October 2026, with competitive salary and benefits aligned to academic and teaching experience.
What you'll do
- Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, including IELTS preparation
- Delivering language-related content courses at tertiary level
- Designing and developing language learning materials and curricula
- Hosting workshops and seminars on specific topics in English language teaching
- Reviewing and revising administrative documents and publications related to language education
- Providing tutoring and consultation services to students
- Performing administrative tasks as assigned by the Joint Institute
- Engaging in collaborative research and interdisciplinary projects within the ELC
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in English language teaching, applied linguistics, or a related field (for Assistant/Associate/Professor roles); Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics or TESOL-related area (for Lecturer role)
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for tertiary-level instruction and research
Instruction: English
- Proven record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
- Experience teaching IELTS, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), ESP, and content-based courses
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to design and develop language learning materials
- Experience in curriculum development for tertiary-level education
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels required (varies by role)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-05
Applicants must submit a full curriculum vitae, copies of their highest academic degree/diploma certificate, an employment/work experience verification letter from their most recent employer, recent teaching evaluations, and at least three references by email. At least one reference should be from the applicant’s current or last place of work.
- CV
- Copies of highest academic degree/diploma certificate
- Employment/work experience verification letter from most recent employer
- Recent teaching evaluations
- At least 3 reference letters (one from current/last place of work)
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