Lecturer In English for Academic Purposes - CHINA

The Institute of Creativity and Innovation (ICI) is a dual-degree institute established by the University for the Creative Arts in the UK and Xiamen University in China. Based on Xiamen University’s Zhangzhou campus, around 40 minutes from the city of Xiamen, ICI sits within a region that is both a cultural hub and an emerging centre for design and innovation in South-East China.

Our lecturers in EAP will have an understanding of how EAP is integrated into arts/design-based curricula. We are looking for experienced, creative teachers who can develop curricula and materials that engage and inspire students. An understanding of the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI to EAP would be desirable. 

UCA offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• 35 days of personal holiday 
• Enrolment in the Teacher’s pension scheme
• Medical Insurance coverage in China for self and family
• Visa application expenses for self and family
• Flight cost
• Settling-In Allowance
• Annual repatriation (home visit) allowance
• Free accommodation in China for self and family
• School or Nursery/ Pre-school allowance
• Tax advice

The right candidates will hold a minimum of a Masters degree in a field related to EAP, education or applied linguistics along with professional experience of at least two consecutive years of teaching EAP in the higher education sector or a teaching certification. A PGCert or HEA fellowship is desirable. Active research in the field or ongoing professional practice are considered assets.

We are looking for the passion and drive needed to contribute to the successful development of the Institute and specifically its EAP provision in line with the needs of the wider design curricula at ICI.

If you would welcome an informal chat about the role before applying, or any aspect of living and working in China, please contact Stephen Manning by email (Stephen.Manning@uca.ac.uk) providing your contact details.

Come and join a growing community of design professionals in a location that inspires creativity - you won't be disappointed.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please click on the link below. You will need to upload the following documents to complete the application process:

• Your updated CV
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role (Please view the attached role profile/job description for reference)
• Your portfolio and/or any other supporting documents that you believe would be beneficial (Optional)

Priority will be given to applicants with experience working in the UK, or other countries where courses are taught in English.

Candidates must be able to meet the Chinese visa requirements. UCA will assist with obtaining a visa.

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers, runs back almost 160 years, and today we're helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide.

At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.