Visiting Instructor (English Language Learning Support)

1-year job (13 June 2024 - 12 June 2025)

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 180 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 245 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. 

The English Language Centre (ELC) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) invites applications for the position of Visiting Instructor (English Language Learning Support). The initial appointment is up to 12 months with a possibility of a second contract upon mutual agreement. 

Visiting Instructor (English Language Learning Support) works together with instructors to support the ELC mission of empowering students to succeed in University studies and in life by engaging them in English, academic, and global skills learning. They work mainly in the ELC English Writing and Communication Centre and the English Co-curricular Activity Committee. Both are essential arms of the ELC in providing English language learning support for UM students. The main tasks of the Visiting Instructor (English Language Learning Support) include: a) conducting one-on-one English writing and speaking tutorial sessions in the ELC Writing Centre; b) designing, organizing, and implementing creative educational activities and workshops for students; c) providing support to ELC instructors in the Summer English Programme for pre-sessional students and in regular semesters as needed; d) organizing events and activities in ELC, UM Open Day, and FAH Language & Culture Day, etc.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited programme and excellent command of English. Candidates with qualifications in English Education/ELT/TEFL/TESOL will have an advantage. Candidates with some full-time work experience since degree graduation are preferred, as well as experience in project/event management and/or English tutoring/teaching.

The successful candidates should possess the following characteristics: strong initiation and independence in project planning, organization, and execution, conscientiousness and self-motivated, a strong desire to support and nurture students, the ability to build rapport, engage and motivate students, innovative and creative, resourceful and problem solving, outstanding communication and organisational skills and an eye for details, skilled at both working independently and within a team. Skills in IT, social media content creation and promotion, and creative digital multi-media would be an advantage.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty on 1^st August, 2025.

Remuneration

A taxable monthly remuneration starting from MOP21,972 (equivalent to USD2,746) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. Basic medical benefits are available at a low cost. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5%-7% after various discretionary exemptions. 

Application Procedure

For more details about the application, please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website. The application should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae including the names and contacts of 3 referees, one of the referees should be from a current or recent employment, only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted; 3) a sample proposal of University-level English Language learning activity/workshop and teaching material created by the candidate; 4) academic certificates and transcripts. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.  

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8699; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**