Part-Time Faculty: English Language and Culture in Hefei, China

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The Office of Global Engagement at Clark University invites applications for an instructor position to teach a course titled "English Language and Culture 1" during the Fall 2024 semester in person at our partner institution (Hefei Institute of Technology) in China. This is a part-time, non-tenure line, renewable position based upon satisfactory performance. The classes start on September 23rd, 2024, and end on January 19th, 2025.  

As with other faculty appointments, teaching customarily includes course development, class time, class preparation, suitable office hours, grading, finals, classroom accounting, and other responsibilities commonly associated with university-level teaching. Teaching faculty are key contributors to the university's academic mission, which is to prepare students to meet the challenges of a complex and rapidly changing society. The teaching load for this position is one course with 3 sections, a total of 12 contact hours a week.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have an MA in a relevant field (PhD preferred) with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Applicants must be willing to relocate to China for a minimum length of 16 weeks.
• Applicants must have experience in curriculum design, development of course objectives and outcomes, and assessing student learning.
• The assignment is also subject to adhering to the policies and teaching requirements of our partner University, including the submission of a class syllabus using their template, two versions of the final exam, a detailed grading sheet, class-by-class teaching plans, and an analysis of the distribution of grades on the final exam and in the class.

Additional Information:

• International Health insurance provided by Clark for the duration of the time teaching in China.
• Accommodation in China
• Flights to and from China and transfer from airport to housing
• Visa application process supported, and any fees accrued in the process to be reimbursed.

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Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here .

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Application Instructions:

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.