Overview
Course Tutor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the Centre for English Language Education (CELE), University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
Location
Ningbo, China
Salary
RMB 353,847 – RMB 482,256 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Friday 31 October 2025
Reference
184343
About the Institution
Join a unique British University in China. UNNC was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China in 2004. Our campus offers UK-style education and has grown to a student body of over 10,000 in 21 years.
About CELE
Centre for English Language Education (CELE) promotes high-quality EAP teaching, supporting academic programmes in China. With around 90 academic staff, CELE supports UNNC Preliminary Year modules, presessionals, summer schools and in-sessional language and academic skills.
Key fields
* EAP/ESP teaching, including online teaching and VLEs
* EAP/ESP syllabus and curriculum design
* EAP/ESP assessment
* Teacher training (CELTA/DELTA and equivalents preferred)
Qualifications
* Complete MA/MSc in TESOL, ELT, Applied Linguistics, or equivalent, with evidence of an assessed teaching practicum.
* Recognized formal Teaching Qualification (e.g., Cambridge ELA DELTA or LTCL DipTESOL) is essential.
* Experience in teaching EFL/EAP and ability to work with VLEs (e.g., Moodle, Teams).
* English as a first language, or equivalent.
* Evidence of substantial full-time EFL teaching and significant EAP teaching.
* Strong teamwork, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Main Responsibilities
* Teach up to 18 hours per week on EAP/ESP courses, and participate in assessments and invigilation as required.
* Include ~14 hours of teaching prep, marking, feedback, and related administrative duties.
* Pastoral and academic care via personal tutoring.
* Contribute to course and curriculum development and design.
* Participate in staff development and professional development activities.
Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support
Salary within RMB 353,847- RMB 482,256 per annum, with salary progression subject to performance. Accommodation allowance, travel allowance and medical insurance are provided for international appointments.
Contract and Location
Fixed-term contract for three years starting July 2026 (earlier/later starts negotiable). Possibility of extension by mutual agreement. All posts are based in Ningbo, China.
How To Apply
Apply online via the University of Nottingham jobs site by 23:59 (Beijing Time) 31 October 2025. Applicants should provide a cover letter addressing person specifications and a CV. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams in mid- to late-November 2025. For inquiries contact David Anstey at david.anstey@nottingham.edu.cn. Reference 184343.
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