China Agricultural University – CAU-UOS Joint Institute
About University
China Agricultural University (CAU) was founded in 1905 and is located in Beijing, the capital city of China. CAU is one of the "Double First Class Initiative", 985 project, 211 project universities in China, ranking top 30 in China and top 200 in the US News global university ranking. It is home to 19 colleges and 1 department covering nine major disciplines: agronomy, engineering, science, economics, management, law, liberal arts, arts, and interdisciplinary studies. CAU has over 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff members.
About CAU-UOS Joint Institute
The University of Surrey (UOS) is a leading global university in Guildford, UK, renowned for its exceptional teaching, world-class research, and strong industry links. It excels in innovation, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence, space technology, and sustainability. The university currently has over 16,000 students and more than 2,900 faculty and staff members, organized into three faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
The CAU-UOS Joint Institute is a joint education institute between China Agricultural University (CAU) and University of Surrey (UOS) and will begin enrollment in September, 2026. It offers three undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronic Engineering, each admitting 100 students annually. The Institute follows a 4+0 dual-degree model, enabling students to earn degrees from both universities while studying entirely in China.
https://www.cau.edu.cn
https://www.surrey.ac.uk
Responsibilities:
- Teach two to four ESL courses per year in Academic Writing, Academic Communication, etc. on the east campus of CAU
- Advise and mentor students
- Participate in college activities
Requirement:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in English or a closely related discipline, received from a reputable university
- Ideally, at least two years of college-level teaching experience
- Native competence in English
- English teaching certification, e.g. TEFL, CELTA, OR TESOL
- Open to cultural differences
- Good communication skills
Compensation and Benefits:
- £30,000-£52,000 (before tax) per year commensurate with rank, background and experience, in accordance with teaching hours and working load.
- Salary will be paid in RMB (Chinese currency) to a local bank account
- Housing options: free guesthouse room, or on-campus apartment for rent with housing subsidy
- Excellent teaching award and bonus (based on merit)
- International travel subsidy
- Medical insurance covering hospitals serving the international community in Beijing
- Free Chinese class
- Visa support
- Luxury University term holiday, summer holiday runs from July to August, and four weeks' winter holidays around Chinese New Year.
About China (job location city):
Beijing, China
How to apply:
- A cover letter addressing teaching philosophy
- A full C.V. indicating academic qualifications, experience and skills that fulfill the requirements
- Most recent or most significant publications
- 3 professional references with contact information
We plan to host an offline job fair in Guildford, UK from March 24th to 26th. We welcome you to join us for in-person communication. The specific time and location are to be confirmed. For further communication, please feel free to reach out via email.
Contact: Ms. Yan Fang
UK Program Office, International College Beijing, China Agricultural University
17 Qinghua Road East, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Work phone: [contact details available in the full listing]
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| Location: | Beijing - China |
| Salary: | £30,000 to £52,000 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 9th February 2026 |
| Expires: | 10th April 2026 |
