ESL Instructor (China, Spring 2020)

Millersville University is looking to fill contracted ELI teaching positions. We have a need for ESL instructors to teach at our partner universities in China. The students that will be taught are in dual-degree programs with Millersville University and will transfer to MU after their first or second year. Multiple positions are generally available and these are reoccurring opportunities every year.

Provide high quality, student-centered English language instruction for ELI students according to established course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning adhering to ELI teaching philosophy and mission statement. Create supplementary teaching and assessment materials, as necessary, to facilitate the classes. Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations. Communicate with students regarding their performance and maintain weekly office hours per class for students.

Timeline:

Spring 2020: (12 weeks) 

Tentative Schedule:

• Arrival Dates:Between February 14^th, 2020 and February 16^th, 2020
• Orientation & Class Preparation: February 17^th, 2020 – February 18^th, 2020
• Teaching Term: February 19^th, 2020 – May 8^th, 2020.Exact teaching schedule will be determined by XYNU
• Departure Date: May 9th, 2020 or later; May be determined by candidate. 

LIST OF BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE IPS OFFICE:

• Salary at $6,400 (based on 128 contact hours)
• Visa costs are paid for and arranged 
• Transportation to airport provided (if local to Millersville University)
• Pre-departure orientation
  • Intro to the program and partner university
  • Overview of the Chinese higher education system
  • Intro to Chinese Pinyin and Important Phrases
  • Travel Logistics, Packing, Electronics, VPS, and more.
  • Training on international partnership development
  • Seminar content and syllabus overview
• Trip management via Travel Registry
• Emergency contact while in China
• Course texts provided.

LIST OF BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE CHINESE PARTNER INSTITUTION & CCIEE ORGANIZATION:

• Flight to/from country and host city
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Housing/Accommodations
• Emergency contact while in China