Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Duration of Contract: Initial 11-month fixed-term contract (March 2026–January 2027), with the possibility of renewal or further teaching opportunities

Annual Leave:  40 days annually (Summer Holidays) plus standard public holidays

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 three 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:

1. 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 programmes.

Post Requirements:

• Relevant TEFL/TESOL qualification (e.g. teaching diploma such as DELTA certified by Cambridge English Language Assessment or Trinity College London, or PGCE with TESOL)
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• 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 25,000 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 Deputy Head of Academic Skills Development of the University of Hertfordshire Mary Martala-Lockett at M.Martala-Lockett@herts.ac.uk, or the Head of English Language Centre of Hertfordshire College, CIT April Huang at huangc@czu.cn

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter which details how they satisfy the outlined requirements and a current CV to the General Office at Hertfordshire College, CIT (hccit @oa.czu.cn). Please mention the job title in the subject.

Closing Date: Sunday 04 January 2026.

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