About the role

The University of Leicester has partnered with Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) and welcomed its first intake of students in 2020 studying a Bachelor’s programme of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Science.

The courses are taught in English by academic staff from the UK and PRC, integrating an intensive English Language course within the first year of degree. Typically, the University of Leicester is responsible for providing all lecture and course material for the core curriculum, the English language modules and teaching 50% of the modules for each programme. As an EAP tutor, you will be responsible for delivering the English language modules to first year students. You will spend two periods of approximately three months in Chongqing. For the remaining part of the year you will be based in Leicester working on other programmes delivered by the English Language Teaching Unit.

For further information about the ELTU and CITE, please visit: English Language Teaching Unit | University of Leicester

For further information about the Chongqing Medical University – University of Leicester partnership, please visit: Chongqing Medical University - University of Leicester Bachelor’s Programme of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Science | Services for Business | University of Leicester

About you

We are seeking an EAP Course Coordinator for an initial two year contract who can teach high-quality lessons within a communicative approach. You should be able to adapt to institutional and student needs and be willing to collaborate with colleagues in the ongoing development of the English language programme. Additionally, as this is a collaborative provision delivered offshore, you should be able to adapt to unpredictable challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

You will hold a recognised TEFLQ qualification, such as DELTA, with substantial experience EFL. You will also have experience of teaching on pre-sessional or in-sessional EAP courses in a university context.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Louise Pullen on [email protected].

Interviews will take place via Teams or face to face in Leicester at a mutually convenient date.

Free accommodation is provided in China and subsidised accommodation may be available in Leicester.

A return flight from the UK to China at the beginning and end of each semester, with travel insurance, visa fees and related travel costs from within the UK. Excess baggage allowance for one additional suitcase per flight.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.