Global Professor of English (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona (UArizona) seeks individuals to teach courses in academic writing for undergraduate students in dual-degree programs at universities in China, to begin in July 2024. Instructors will teach the equivalent of four Foundations Writing courses per semester, participate in annual program assessment, and assist with up to two hours/week of program activities (e.g., discussion groups, movie nights) for students. Teachers work within the University of Arizona Writing Program curriculum and receive teacher support from our main campus in Tucson, Arizona.

Students are enrolled in undergraduate dual-degree programs at the following universities: Ocean University in Qingdao, China (dual-degree in Law); Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University (NWAFU) in Yangling, China (dual-degree in Environmental Science); Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, China (dual-degrees in applied physics, mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering); and Capital University of Economics & Business (CUEB) in Beijing, China (dual-degree in statistics and data science). Please indicate any location preferences in your application letter.

We seek instructors with a background in teaching college-level writing to English as an additional language (EAL) users. The ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience in second language writing, genre-based instruction, and content-based instruction, and they will have an interest in living and teaching in an intercultural environment in China.

Compensation package includes an annual salary of $45,000 and the following:

*Individual or family on-campus furnished apartment housing, provided by the partner university.
*Moving allowance to cover roundtrip international airfare to microcampus residence, visa and work permit costs, and other moving-related expenses.
*Support for professional development (up to $500/year can be reimbursed).

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• Teach Foundations Writing courses within the University of Arizona Writing Program curriculum
• Participate in pre-service orientation, weekly faculty meetings, and occasional professional development opportunities 
• Assist in student and program assessment
• Assist in extracurricular program activities
• Additional involvement in on-going curriculum development and other professional development projects are encouraged.

• MA in TESOL or related field
• At least two years of experience teaching at the university level, including at least one year teaching English as an additional language (EAL) writers

• At least two years teaching first-year or foundations writing at the university level, preferably to EAL writers
• Experience living abroad
• Some proficiency in Chinese is preferred but not required

* Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications, experience, and interests (please indicate any preference for locations).
* Current CV.
* Names and contact information for three references (in the additional document slot).