2024 Fall Contract-Based Lecturer Position

Contract-based Lecturer Position Announcement

The English Language Center, Tunghai University

 

The English Language Center at Tunghai University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. The appointment will be in effect on August 1, 2024.

 

【Qualifications】

  1. MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Curriculum and Instruction, Applied Linguistics, or related fields;
  2. Ability to use English as the medium of instruction;
  3. Experience in curriculum development, educational technology, learning resources for self-access, and English proficiency assessments for students, faculty, and staff members;
  4. A commitment to assisting the University’s bilingual development and internationalization; and
  5. Dedication, collaboration, and effective communicative skills to achieve efficiency in teamwork.

 

【Duties】

  1. Teach at least 12 hours per week;
  2. Teach Freshman English, Sophomore English, and elective English courses (for non-English majors);
  3. Complete assigned administrative tasks and English-learning activities;
  4. Coordinate within and between committees;
  5. Assist the Center with project applications and management and, if nominated, serve on college and university committees.

 

【Salary and Benefits】

  1. Starting salary: NT$ 60,480/month (before tax);
  2. Basic Health Insurance: National Health Insurance Plan covering the employee and all dependents;
  3. Taiwan’s Labor Insurance Plan;
  4. Approximately 12 weeks paid vacations (Winter/Summer);
  5. Annual Bonus: Equivalent of 1.5 month’s salary after a full year of service;
  6. Overtime pay and project stipend opportunities; and
  7. Faculty are able to apply for promotion in accordance with university regulations (Teaching-based or Research-based).

 

【Application Materials】

  1. Personal Information Form (use the attached DOC document);
  2. Cover Letter;
  3. CV Form (use the attached DOC document);
  4. Photocopies of MA diploma and transcript (Foreign diplomas need to be certified);
  5. A sample course syllabus for one of the courses you can offer;
  6. A 3 to 5-minute self-introductory video addressing the following:

6.1 your background and teaching experience;

6.2 your knowledge of teaching in Taiwan and/or other countries; and

6.3 how well your expertise, experience and teaching style would fit in the ELC program.

  1. MA Thesis and publications (if any);
  2. Two recent reference letters;
  3. A photocopy of the Lecturer Certificate issued by Taiwan Ministry of Education (M.O.E) (if you have one).

 

【Submission Link and Deadline】

Submission Link: https://form2.thu.edu.tw/1488494

Deadline: January 15, 2024

 

 

【Contact information】

For further information, please contact Ms. Jenny Tseng via e-mail or by phone during office hours:

Office hours: 08:00-12:00 & 13:30-17:00 (Mon. – Fri.)   

  •  Website: http://elc.thu.edu.tw
  •  E-mail: elc@thu.edu.tw
  •  Tel: +886-4-23590121 Ext. 31900

 

【Note】

  1. A notice will be sent to shortlisted applicants for next reviews. Please provide an e-mail address and phone numbers where you can be reached.
  2. If the information is incomplete, your application will not be accepted.