English Language Instructor

Dalian Maritime University (DMU) is a prestigious Chinese university recognized under the national “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” University Plan. Situated in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, in the southwest of China, DMU primarily conducts instruction in both Chinese and English.

HII represents a collaborative educational venture between Dalian Maritime University (DMU) and the University of Houston (UH). This institute integrates top-tier teaching resources from the Cullen College of Engineering at UH with DMU’s established strengths in marine-related academic programs. HII offers three undergraduate programs: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The Institute is dedicated to bolstering the national maritime powerhouse strategy through collaborative global education, fostering innovation, and building a strong brand. Its overarching goal is to cultivate innovative and talented maritime-focused engineers who can excel in any global market.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing at various levels to prepare students for the Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS exams.
• Contributing to the development of curricula, assessments, and teaching materials to ensure high standards in English language education.
• Actively participating in department meetings and providing program support as required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in TESOL, TEFL, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field.
• Ideally, a minimum of 3 years of experience teaching English at the college/university level.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: curriculum development, EAP (English for Academic Purposes), ESP (English for Specific Purposes) for STEM fields, assessment, teacher training, academic writing and communication, English medium instruction, and educational technology.
• Experience teaching abroad is highly desirable.
• For applicants holding a doctorate degree, evidence of research publications in the field of English language education is expected.

Benefit Package:

• Salary: The final salary will be determined by the university based on the candidate’s qualifications and years of experience.
• Housing: Accommodation is provided, consisting of an 80 m² apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
• Housing Facilities: The apartment is equipped with a refrigerator, washing machine, TV, computer, crockery & cutlery, hotplate & rice cooker, bedding, and internet access.
• Air Fare: An international round-trip air ticket to the candidate’s hometown will be provided.
• Insurance: Group accident insurance within China (covering serious injuries) will be provided.

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Copy of passport
• Copy of the last degree certificate and TESL/TEFL certificate (if applicable)
• Letter of recommendation from former employers