Course Tutor in English for Academic Purposes

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Centre for English Language Education (CELE)

Join a unique British University in China.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China in 2004. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 21 years.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding.  It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

About CELE

Since the development of the Nottingham Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high-quality EAP teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China. With over 110 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is currently supporting students on UNNC Preliminary Year modules, presessionals, summer schools and in-sessional language and academic skills support programmes.

About You

Course Tutors in English for Academic Purposes are primarily responsible for delivering a portfolio of credit-bearing and continuing support classes in EAP/ESP to students enrolled on undergraduate courses at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Dependent on individual tutors’ aptitude and experience, there is also scope for their involvement in specific projects in teacher training, and design and delivery of bespoke training packages in various aspects of EAP/ESP.

Main Responsibilities:

• Teaching up to a maximum of 18 hours per week (to agreed standards from a given syllabus) on both credit-bearing and support EAP/ESP courses (incl. online where necessary), as required
• Working week to also include approx. 14 hours of teaching preparation, marking and feedback as required, and other administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
• To participate in assessments and to act as invigilator in such examinations as required. Pastoral and academic care of students via an established personal tutorial system.
• To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management, where appropriate. To take part in and contribute to staff development activities consistent with continuous professional development.
• To support and comply with the University’s teaching quality assurance standards and procedures; Effective liaison with the Head of CELE, the CELE Director of Education and Student Experience (EAP), other members of the management team, and fellow academic staff. To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work.

Person Specification

Essential

• Completed MA in TESOL/ELT/Applied Linguistics (or equivalent); Evidence of an assessed teaching practicum contained therein.
• Recognized formal Teaching Qualification (if not part of degree), e.g.: Cambridge DELTA, LTCL DipTESOL or PGCE/PGCertEd.
• Confidence in analysing language and providing constructive and explicit feedback on students’ spoken and written work.
• Ability to work in a team and to teach and assess to agreed criteria. Ability to work under pressure and meet administrative/marking deadlines.
• Good oral and written presentation skills, including excellent word, processing skills; IT skills essential including ability to deliver teaching and support through VLEs such as Moodle.
• English as a first language, or equivalent English language competence.
• Substantial experience of full-time EFL teaching together with significant EAP teaching (e.g. UK University summer ‘Presessional’ teaching).
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Desirable

• Teacher training experience and qualifications, such as AdvanceHE Fellowship.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development within the fields of ELT and/or EAP (e.g. appropriate professional memberships; attendance at conferences; publications and presentations).
• Experience in using other VLE platforms an advantage (e.g. Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Online Forums etc.).
• Substantial EAP/ESP teaching experience, including Foundation level university teaching.
• Experience of teaching Chinese University students;
• EAP/ESP curriculum and materials development.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a three-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer a highly competitive international salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, home flight allowances, relocation and repatriation support, and paid annual leave. 

Posts will initially be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 3 years starting on 8 September 2025 (though start dates for exceptional candidates may be negotiated). This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement. All posts will be based F2F in Ningbo and contracts will be with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to formally apply online via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) 6 April 2025 for the position. Only on-line applications made at will be accepted.

Applicants need to supply cover letter addressing person specifications from the job role profile and a CV.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo where possible, or by MS Teams, and will be held in April/May 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Anstey, Centre Operations Director, CELE, at david.anstey@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Please quote job ref. 184066. Closing date: 23:59 Beijing Time, Sunday 6th April 2025.

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office - Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn, Tel: +86 574 8818 0000 (Ext. 8006).