Jinan University - University of Birmingham Joint Institute

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Director of Studies @ Jinan University - University of Birmingham Joint Institute

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About this role

Location

Panyu Campus, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China

Type

Full Time, October 2026

Candidates should

Hold a Master degree or above in English language teaching or applied linguistics, with extensive experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in English language and/or linguistics and/or education. Have proven record of teaching excellence, and relevant experience in teaching EAP, ESP and content-based courses at tertiary level. Have excellent management, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities DOS

In conjunction with Board of Directors (BoD) recruit qualified teachers who fit the ethos of J-BJI; In conjunction with Administration staff, schedule teaching and Clinic (student consultation) hours for each teacher; Observe each teacher’s class once every semester; prepare reports on these observations for BoD; Oversee student evaluation of teachers; prepare reports on these for BoD; Chair ELC semestral Exam Boards; present results to university-wide Exam Board; Monitor students’ official IELTS results; produce a report on these for teachers and BoD on a semestral basis; Attend BoD meetings as required; Attend JNU, UoB, and J-BJI meetings as required; Develop and modify as required long-term plans for the improvement of English language provision at J-BJI.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits corresponding to the position will be provided based on the applicant's academic and teaching level.

Application Procedure

Please send your full curriculum vitae together with copies of your highest academic degree/diploma certificate, Employment/work experience verification letter issued by your most recent employer, recent teaching-related information such as teaching evaluations, and at least 3 references by email to [email protected]. At least one of your references should be from your current/last place of work. This recruitment is valid for a long period of time and interviews will be held from October 2026 on.

Skills

Academic or ResearchLanguagesLiteratureCultural StudiesLinguisticsHigher EducationAcademicClassicsSenior ManagementLanguages, Literature & Culture

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