English for Academic Purposes Tutors

Department: The Language Centre
Ref: ELC1541
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 May 2015
NOTE: Interviews to commence on a rolling basis from mid-April
Applications are invited for positions in the Language Centre (LC) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) for
an August 2015 start.
The LC provides English language training and study skills tuition for all students at the University. It works with
the Year 1 Committee and academic departments to provide English for Academic Purposes credit bearing modules
to Year 1 and 2 students, as well as providing non-credit bearing language, study skills and writing training acrossall undergraduate levels via Continuing Support. Writing support for postgraduate students is also part of the LC’sremit, and it is involved in an increasing number of joint delivery modules which are co-taught with academicdepartments. In addition the LC is responsible for the University’s Chinese and Spanish language provision.
There are currently more than 140 staff in the LC, which has grown rapidly to become one of the most significant
university-level English language centres globally.
Successful applicants must be educated to Master’s degree level, preferably in Applied Linguistics/TESOL orequivalent, and hold a professional qualification such as the DELTA is desirable. For visa reasons, international
candidates must have at least two years of post-Masters teaching experience in a higher education environment
and/or at foundation level. All candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in areas such as academic
literacies, language teaching technology, and the design of assessment, syllabus and materials.
The salary range for the position is 14,898 – 30,099 RMB/month depending on qualifications and experience. In
addition, EAP Tutors are entitled to accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and relocation
expenses.
The expected starting date is 17 August 2015.
XJTLU is a unique collaborative institution, the first and currently the only university in China to offer both UK andChinese accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first cohort of students graduated in August
2010. The university now has over 7,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction in years twoto four is English, with a substantial component in year 1. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has
recently committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers
on campus.
XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) which is 80km from Shanghai andwell-connected by high speed rail and road links. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly
one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. It has experienced economic growth rates of over 30% for
more than a decade. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new China, with the historic
old town a major World Heritage Site. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity
in China in terms of GDP, and SIP offers a high quality of life.
To apply: please visit our website at http://hr.xjtlu.eu.cn to submit an online application. Informal enquiries may
be addressed to the LC Director, Dr. Stuart Perrin (stuart.perrin@xjtlu.edu.cn) or Deputy Director, Carly Ridyard(carly.ridyard@xjtlu.edu.cn).