Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Duration of Contract: Initial 6-month fixed term contract (September 2025 –January 2026), with the possibility of renewal or further teaching opportunities
Location: Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China

Changzhou Institute of Technology (referred to as CIT) is a public full-time Higher Education Institution approved by the Ministry of Education in China. It is located in the economically vibrant Yangtze River Delta region, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. Hertfordshire College, CIT is a Sino-foreign joint institute established by the University of Hertfordshire and CIT. It jointly designs and delivers programmes leading to awards from both the University of Hertfordshire and CIT. It was approved by the Ministry of Education in China, and enrols a maximum of 240 undergraduate students across 3 programmes every year.

Changzhou Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to deliver English language and academic skills modules.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic skills to undergraduate students.
• Preparing and delivering engaging, student-focused lessons.
• Designing and assessing both formative and summative assessments.
• Supporting curriculum development and contributing to the enhancement of academic programmes.
• Providing academic and pastoral support to students.
• Attending staff meetings and participating in events to promote the programmes.

Post Requirements:

• A recognised TEFL qualification.
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• A minimum of two years' teaching experience, preferably in English for Academic Purposes or related fields.

Benefits:

• Free on-campus accommodation.
• Round-trip air ticket reimbursement.
• Monthly salary of 15,000 RMB.

This post also offers the potential for further teaching opportunities at either Changzhou Institute of Technology or as a visiting lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield after the initial contract period.

Contact Details/ Informal Enquiries:

For informal discussions about this role please contact the Head of English Language Centre of Hertfordshire College, CIT, April Huang at huangc@czu.cn

How to apply: Please send your CV and short accompanying letter/email to: General Office at Hertfordshire College, CIT (hccit@oa.czu.cn) via the above ‘Apply’ button, and mention the job title in the subject.

Closing Date: Monday, 26^th May 2025

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