Language Lecturer in Chinese

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – School of Languages

Responsibilities and Duties

Applications are invited for a Chinese language teaching position in the Global Cultures and Languages Hub at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) before May 16, 2025. Candidates are sought as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

There will be opportunities for a Chinese language lecturer to be involved in a range of different types of delivery, such as:

• Credit-bearing Chinese content modules for degree students majoring in China Studies and Teaching Chinese as an International Language, i.e. Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese, Teaching Chinese as an International Language.
• Credit-bearing Chinese language modules from beginners to CEFR B2+ level, and Chinese language modules for Specific Purposes, i.e. Business Chinese.
• Non-credit bearing Chinese courses, i.e. Practical Chinese Courses and summer school.
• Engaging with Continuing Support Chinese language and cultural activities. 

There will also be the opportunity for a Chinese language lecturer to take on a managerial role with responsibility for the coordination and leadership of the Chinese teaching programmes.

Additionally, there are opportunities for all staff to develop their careers by taking on wider managerial and administrative roles, as well as by contributing to both hub and university-level committees.

All managerial, administrative and committee roles are appointed to on a fixed-term basis, thus providing all staff members with a range of options to take on responsibilities in areas that interest them.

Qualifications/Experiences

The successful applicant should be educated to Master’s degree level in a relevant area (e.g. Teaching Chinese as an International Language), and should have at least two years of post-master’s relevant teaching experience, preferably at university level. Additionally, applicants should have a good standard of written and spoken English, as this is the working language of the university. Familiarity with more than one language proficiency standard, such as CEFR/HSK/ACTFL is a plus.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who can demonstrate a dynamic, current and innovative engagement in one or more of the following areas: technology-enhanced language learning and assessment design; content and language integrated learning; Chinese for specific purposes (Business, Academic, etc.); communicative and task-based methodologies and project-based language learning. 

How to apply

Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button above.

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes three (3) parts in the order of:
1.    A cover letter
2.    A current CV, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
3.    Contact Details for Three (3) Referees

Please note that no CV sent by email will be taken into consideration.

For general enquiries, please email
the Head of Chinese Division at ting.wen@xjtlu.edu.cn
the HR Representative, Ms. Jia XU at Jia.xu@xjtlu.edu.cn

Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.