| English Language Center (ELC) College of Nano Science & Technology (CNST), Soochow University, Suzhou, China English for Academic Purposes Instructor Job Details The English Language Center (ELC) at the College of Nano Science & Technology (CNST) in Soochow University in Suzhou, China has an opening for suitably qualified Instructors in English for Academic Purposes. The ELC is looking for creative, adaptable and organized tutors who will be motivated by the challenge of contributing to a young university language center. We are seeking candidates who thrive on responsibility, and who can bring enthusiasm, positive energy, flexibility, patience and a can-do attitude to their work. The position is initially for a two year period, with the possibility of renewal thereafter. College of Nano Science & Technology CNST is a new college jointly established by Soochow University, Suzhou Industrial Park and the University of Waterloo in Canada. The college was founded in December 2010, and approved as one of 17 pilot colleges by the Ministry of Education in October 2011, with the hope of reforming China’s higher education system and operation mechanisms. CNST offers bachelor, master, and PhD degree programs in nano materials and engineering. Further information about CNST is available on the college website at http://nano.suda.edu.cn/en/ The English Language Center The mission of the ELC is to improve the professional scientific English and general English communication skills of undergraduate and graduate students. As part of the internationalization program at CNST, English will gradually become the medium of instruction for all subjects. The English Language Center is leading this process across CNST. The initial focus has been on the undergraduate program, but we are now increasing our work with graduate students. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree and preferably, a teaching skills qualification (i.e. CELTA, DELTA, Dip TESOL, PGCE with TEFL / ESL, or equivalent). Experience in one or more of the following key fields would be an advantage: - EAP / ESP teaching
- EAP / ESP curriculum design
- E-learning and the application of Moodle (VLE)
- An interest or background in science, particularly teaching scientific writing
- Experience of teaching Chinese university students
Candidates must also have ideally, two years teaching experience in a higher education environment, some or all of which will have been in China. Salary and Benefits The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience in the range of RMB 20,000 – 30,000 per month (before tax, 12 months per year). Benefits will be available to eligible applicants, and include an annual bonus, accommodation allowance, relocation allowance, medical insurance and paid leave. CNST will also help candidates to obtain the appropriate visa. Further Information CNST is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), which is 80km from Shanghai and well-connected by high-speed rail and road links. SIP is a major growth zone, and has experienced high economic growth rates for more than a decade. The city of Suzhou successfully combines the spirit of old and new China, with the historic old town a major World Heritage Site. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP, and SIP offers a comparatively high standard of living for those wishing to live and work in China. Application and Selection Procedure Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter to Yang Yang: yycnst@163.com For an informal discussion, or if you have any further questions, please contact the ELC Director, David Seath: DS@suda.edu.cn The deadline for applications is 25th May 2018 for a start date of summer 2018 (latest start date September 2018). Regrettably, due to Jiangsu Province employment laws we are unable to consider candidates over the age of 60. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement message by e-mail, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Please note that enquiries sent from Hotmail addresses are unlikely to be received. | 
