Senior Instructor/Instructor of English

The University of Macau (UM) is a comprehensive research-oriented public university of international standing in the Macao Special Administrative Region, which is located in the western part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), one of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for technology and innovation. UM is ranked 145th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 267th in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km² on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medicine, and internet of things for smart city. Committed to supporting Macao’s economic diversification and the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, UM actively advances frontier research and develops interdisciplinary programmes in a range of strategic areas, including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science, and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development of Macao and the wider GBA. As part of its continued development, UM is establishing a new campus in the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, setting the stage for the university to become the first higher education institution in Macao to extend operations into the Cooperation Zone. Scheduled to commence operations in 2028, the Cooperation Zone campus will usher in the ‘one university, two campuses’ model, further strengthening UM’s capacity for teaching and research. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. The university uses English as its working language and primary medium of instruction.

The English Language Centre (ELC) is committed to empowering students to succeed in University studies and in life by engaging them in English, academic, and global skills learning. The ELC seeks to achieve its goals through the provision of courses in English for academic purposes, a writing centre, co-curricular language learning activities and organizing summer programmes for pre-sessional students.

The ELC of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor/Instructor of English.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL/ELT/English Education (or related fields). Applicants should have extensive EAP/ESP teaching experience at the tertiary level or equivalent, preferably teaching EFL/ESL students in English-medium higher education context. Eligible candidates should demonstrate experience in (1) curriculum and material development in teaching English for academic purposes (four skills, grammar and vocabulary, academic skills and strategies), and (2) technology-enhanced classroom learning as well as developing e-learning exercises. Updated knowledge and experience in current pedagogy, assessment, programme planning and activity organisation will be an advantage.

The successful candidates should possess the following abilities: effective ELT pedagogy in student-centred approaches, strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication skills, collegiality, teamwork and leadership skills. Excellent command of English is expected. The ability to speak Chinese is not required. The candidate is expected to engage in the Centre’s committee works and projects, and provide professional services to the University and the community. Academic research and publication are not required for the positions, but a specific pedagogy-oriented research interest/agenda is welcome. The appointed instructor(s) is expected to rotate and teach in the summer programme during the student summer recess period.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2027

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP559,300 (approximately USD69,050) will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, oncampus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should click on the ‘Apply’ button above for more details, and apply ONLINE. The application should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees, one of whom should be from a current or recent employment (only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted); 3) a teaching portfolio that includes (a) a statement of teaching philosophy, (b) a record of institutional-administered teaching evaluations/student feedbacks, and (c) sample lesson plans and teaching materials created by the applicant; and 4) academic certificates and transcripts. Review of applications will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/;  Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8699;  Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**