Professor of Language

Position: Course Tutor – English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Reference Number: 184463
Job Family: Academic
Contract Status: Full-Time
Closing Time: 20 February 2026
Salary: RMB 353,847 – 482,256 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

University Overview

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China in 2004. Our award-winning campus offers a UK-style education and has grown to a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

We are seeking qualified and committed Course Tutors in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to join the Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

About CELE

The CELE at UNNC promotes high-quality EAP teaching and supports academic programmes across China.

• Staff: ~90 academic members

• Supports: Preliminary Year modules, presessionals, summer schools, in-sessional language and academic skills programmes

We invite applications from English language teaching professionals with expertise in:

• EAP/ESP teaching, including online teaching through VLEs

• EAP/ESP syllabus and curriculum design

• EAP/ESP assessment

• Teacher training (CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent preferred)

Qualifications (Essential)

• Completed MA/MSc in TESOL, ELT, Applied Linguistics, or equivalent (with assessed teaching practicum).

• Recognized formal Teaching Qualification if not included in degree (e.g., DELTA, DipTESOL, PGCE).

• English as a first language, or equivalent competence.

• Substantial experience in full-time EFL and EAP teaching (e.g., UK University summer Presessional teaching).

• Confidence in analyzing language and providing constructive feedback.

• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary, multi-cultural environments.

• IT skills essential, including use of Moodle, Teams, or other VLEs.

• Good oral, written, and word-processing skills; ability to meet administrative/marking deadlines.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach up to 18 hours/week on credit-bearing and support EAP/ESP courses.

• Additional 14 hours/week for preparation, marking, feedback, and administrative duties.

• Participate in assessments and act as invigilator as required.

• Provide pastoral and academic support via a personal tutorial system.

• Contribute to course and curriculum development, including course management.

• Participate in and contribute to staff development and continuous professional development activities.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: RMB 353,847 – 482,256 per annum (dependent on experience).

• Attractive package includes accommodation allowance, travel allowance, and medical insurance for international appointments.

• Initial contract: Fixed term for three years from July 2026 (earlier/later start negotiable).

• Potential contract extension to indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

• Location: Face-to-face teaching in Ningbo, China.

Application Instructions

• Apply online via UNNC jobs portal: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184463/

• Required documents: Cover letter addressing person specification and CV

• Interviews via MS Teams, likely mid- to late March 2026

• Informal enquiries: David Anstey, Centre Operations Director, CELE, david.anstey@nottingham.edu.cn (quote ref. 184463).
  Do not send applications directly to this email; only online applications are accepted.

Application Deadline: 20 February 2026, 23:59 Beijing Time

Equality and Diversity

UNNC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a fair, equitable, and supportive environment. Applicants will be evaluated based on merit, abilities, and potential, regardless of: gender, race, nationality, age, disability, religion, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.

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