English Teachers

Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, a century-old teachers university in Fuzhou, the capital city of China’s southeastern coastal Fujian Province, recruits teachers of spoken English all the year round.

1) Requirements:

• a) Native speaker of English
• b) MA, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• c) 1-2 years’ teaching experience

2) Working hours: 16 hours per week

3) Salary and benefits:

• a) 8,000-12,000 Yuan (RMB) per month (12 months)
• b) 6,000-9,000 Yuan airfare per year (E-ticket with your signature, original paper ticket (if you have one), and boarding passes may be needed to get the reimbursement)
• c) 4,000 Yuan holiday subsidy (paid at the end of the contract)
• d) furnished apartment with free internet access
• e) free Chinese lessons every morning in the International College of Chinese Studies, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, a saving of 14,000 Yuan tuition plus $40 application fee (first come, first served)

4) Length of Employment:

• a) minimum: one-year contract, Example: Feb 24, 2019 to Feb 23, 2020
• b) the contract is renewable depending on your performance

FAQ

• 1)How are class hours arranged?
  • Most classes are arranged on weekdays, Mon. to Thu. Or Tue. To Fri.
• 2) Can I ask to keep mornings or certain days free so I can take Chinese lessons?
  • If you are attending Chinese classes in the morning you will only be given afternoon and night classes, provided that you inform Dr. Shi in writing in advance.
• 3) Are the accommodations completely private?
  • Yes.
• 4) Do they have washing machines?
  • Yes.
• 5) Is the Internet service dial-up or broadband?
  • Broadband.
• 6) Do I have to pay the utilities?
  • You’re entitled to a monthly 150 kWh of electricity and 10 tons of water during working period (except the summer holidays);. The electricity and water overused will be deducted from Party B’s salary in the following month.
• 7) Do international teachers receive approximately 3 weeks of Spring Festival holidays, and other national holidays?
  • Yes, like faculty in all other universities in China.
• 8) Do the classrooms have audiovisual equipment for PowerPoint presentations?
  • Yes.
• 9) How far is the university from Fuzhou?
  • About 45min by train.
• 10) How many foreigners are there in the university?
  • There is 1 Japanese teacher.
• 11) What kind of students am I going to teach? At what level?
  • English majors at undergraduate level.
• 12) What kind of opportunities do I have for Chinese studies?
  • With the recommendation of College of Foreign Languages, you can enroll into the Chinese language program offered by the Overseas Education College.
• 13) What should I do to apply for a teaching position?

To apply for a teaching position, you need to provide:

• 1. resume
• 2. copy of your passport (ID page only)
• 3. health certificate with your doctor’s signature (physical exam form will be provided)
• 4. copy of your diploma/certificate, diploma of the highest degree or relevant accreditation certificate
• 5. recommendation letter of your current employer
• 6. digital passport/ID photo
• 7. the date you can start teaching
• 8. No Criminal Record