EAP Tutor (English for Academic Purposes)

Location: North China University of Technology (NCUT), Beijing, People’s Republic of China or Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), Chongqing, People’s Republic of China.
Hours: Full-time for 36 weeks per year.
Contract Type: Fixed-term 2 years.

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home.

Brunel Language Centre (BLC) https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/language-centre, Brunel University of London has teaching opportunities in China for a well-qualified and motivated EAP practitioner who is passionate about learning and teaching.

The post-holder will be based in China for the duration of the programme and will work closely with:

• North China University of Technology (NCUT), Beijing, People’s Republic of China or Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), Chongqing, People’s Republic of China.
• Brunel Language Centre, Brunel University of London.
• College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University of London.

The programme’s teaching and assessment periods are organised into two 16-week blocks during the periods of 22 September to 9 January and 16 February to 5 June. These are the anticipated dates but may be subject to change. The start date may also be adjusted to allow time for obtaining the appropriate work permit, if required. During the non-teaching and assessment period between mid-June to mid-September, the post-holder will be expected to be on annual leave.

The successful applicant will work within a growing team of EAP tutors and have responsibility for contributing to the successful delivery of a suite of English programmes in Transnational Education (TNE) with NCUT or CQUPT. A team player with experience in a busy working environment, you are a self-starter with excellent decision-making skills. You have a proven interest in teaching technologies and a willingness to embrace latest teaching software. You have empathy with differing cultures and a willingness to develop and improve the student experience of undergraduate students who need to raise their level of English within the context of their degree subject.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 [midnight].

Interviews will take place from 11 September 2025 onwards, via Teams.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please click the 'Apply button.

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk.

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the China for the duration of any offer of appointment. The University will provide support with obtaining the appropriate work permit in China, if required.

Brunel University of London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.

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