Welcome to Teach at Huawai!

Jilin Huaqiao Foreign Languages Institute, or Huawai is located in Changchun, China which offers following language courses----English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Japanese, and Korean, Italian, and Portuguese providing intensive training in a particular language, its literature and culture. Apart from these foreign languages, Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture courses are offered for international students. Presently, it has over 6, 500 students and 500 full-time faculty members that include 46 international teachers from all over the world. Huawai is authorized to issue bachelor's degrees by the State Ministry of Education, the first private language college to be awarded so in China. As one of the most selective private colleges in the nation, Huawai aspires to serve as a bridge to the younger generation, allowing them to cross and assimilate Chinese and Western cultures, and thus becoming an integral part of the world at large. Our aim is to carve a niche in the international academic community. We pride ourselves with a beautiful campus and advanced teaching and residential facilities. Part of the College's endeavor is to foster international relations with other colleges and universities, by way of teacher, student or research exchange programs. As we continue to grow, we require around 50 academic professional positions each year.

Courses Taught  

Listening comprehension and oral proficiency are the top priorities in the language courses. International teachers mainly conduct all conversational classes along with other core lessons. The institute provides most teaching materials; however, teachers are encouraged to bring their own materials to supplement the school's selection of textbooks.

Salary & Other Benefits (for one-year contract)

Compensation package commensurate to qualifications. Teachers in higher education majoring in languages, literature, linguistics and education take priorities in the employment. Benefits include:

a.      Travel allowance

b.       Airfare subsidy

c.       Medical coverage

d.      Facilitation of application for Residency Permit & Foreign Expert Card provided by the school

e.       Paid holidays

1)      Summer or winter vacation (each approx. 5 or 6 weeks)

2)      National Holiday  (3 working days)

3)      May Labor Day Holiday  (3 working days)

4)      Christmas         (one day)

5)      New Year's Day    (one day)

6)      Tomb-sweeping Day          (one day)

7)      Dragon-boat Day     (one day)

8)      Moon Festival         (one day)

f.       Free Chinese classes for beginners and the intermediate level

g.     Computer resource room with free internet access

h.      Meal card

i.       Free accommodation

The International Teachers' Apartment Building is located on campus. Each teacher is provided with a fully-furnished apartment including one bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Extra furnishings include color TV, washing machine, refrigerator, air-conditioner, telephone, small oven-grill, toaster, sofa, study-desk, tables and chairs. Free utilities include cold and hot water, gas, electricity and local phone calls. Internet connection is available for teachers with their own computer.    

Accommodations

Requirements:

1) Professor/Associate Professor positions, PhD, at least MA in language /literature teaching English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Korean.

Requirements: native fluency; strong background in language teaching; must be prepared to teach courses in the language at beginning and advanced levels, as well as literature and culture courses; possess excellent teaching skills, knowledge and experience in curriculum development; strong commitment to research and to teacher scholarship.

2) Retired president / director of academic affairs department of universities (English speakers with experience outside China are given preference).

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