Job Location: China, China
Web Address: https://wgyxy.yzu.edu.cn/en/
Job Title: Elite Talent; Language Teacher; Internship Opportunities
Job Rank: Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language; Phonetics; Sociolinguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)
Indo-European

Other Specialties: Literature

Description:

What Awaits You:
1. Vibrant Living Environment
Yangzhou, a UN Habitat city, is renowned for its culinary delights, historical landmarks along the Grand Canal, and rich cultural heritage.
2. Excellent Work Environment
Yangzhou University, jointly supported by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Jiangsu Province, is situated in China's second-largest economic and intellectual hub. The university offers cutting-edge work facilities and competitive employment terms for international experts and returnees.
3. Distinguished Academic Institution
The College of International Studies is a key hub for nurturing foreign language talents in Jiangsu Province. With a provincially recognized Advantaged Discipline consistently placed in the top 12%-15% in China over the last five years by Shanghai Ranking, it offers doctoral programs in Foreign Linguistics and Literature, Comparison and Integration of Chinese and Foreign Languages and Cultures, as well as MA programs in Curriculum and Pedagogy and Translation and Interpreting.
4. Dynamic Community of Scholars
Join over 100 esteemed professors and researchers, fostering an environment conducive to communication and collaboration.

Candidate Expectations:
We welcome high-level talents and teams globally, holding BA, MA, or higher degrees in language, literature, or related fields. All applicants must adhere to laws, school regulations, and ethical teaching standards.

Offerings:
1. Elite Talent Program
For candidates with doctoral degrees from esteemed global universities or significant publications, we offer Preferential Admission as Higher Level Talent at Yangzhou University. The pre-tax annual salary ranges from 300,000 to 450,000 RMB (around 41,000 to 62,000 USD, or a monthly salary that depends on the qualifications of candidates), with housing subsidies, settling allowances, and research start-up funds totaling between 310,000 to 1,400,000 RMB (around 42,500 to 193,000 USD). Successful candidates may apply for national and/or provincial talent research funds, ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 RMB (around 69,000 to 138,000 USD) facilitated by YZU.

2. Language Teachers
Candidates must be from English-speaking countries and hold a bachelor’s degree or above in Education, Linguistics, Literary Studies, or related fields. Candidates receive a 12-month visa and a monthly salary of 8,000/9,000/10,000 RMB (around 1,100/1,250/1,380 USD; for a 9-month teaching span). Responsibilities include delivering English language courses, including Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing to first and second-year college students in class sizes of approximately 30.
Additional benefits include:
Exclusive Accommodation: A fully furnished apartment awaits, comprising a spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Modern amenities like air conditioning, a washing machine, microwave oven, and refrigerator are provided.
Utility Coverage: The university covers utility expenses, encompassing water and electricity.
Comprehensive Health Package: Access to a medical treatment program equivalent to that of YZU staff, inclusive of insurance coverage and an initial medical examination upon arrival in China.
Residence Permit Processing: All expenses associated with processing the Residence Permit are covered by YZU.
International Travel Allowance: Upon completing a one-year contract, an allowance of 10,000 RMB (around 1380 USD) is granted for international travel, regardless of whether travel is undertaken.
Contract Renewal Benefits: Contract renewals for subsequent years come with additional compensation, including 2 months' salary for summer and winter holidays of the first and following years.

3. Internship Opportunities
Graduate students pursuing a master's degree in education can access on-campus internships with accommodation, medical insurance, meal allowances, and teaching practice opportunities.

4. Postdoctoral Researchers
Candidates obtained a doctoral degree within the last 3 years and under the age of 35 are welcome to join our postdoctoral research station. Postdoctoral personnel will be paid an annual salary of pre-tax 170,000 to 300,000 RMB (around 23,400 to 41,400 USD).

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Application Instructions:
Submit your resume and supporting materials for consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews conducted on a regular, rolling basis.

Contact Information:
Sun Yue; Tel: 86-514-87990311; Email: [email protected]
HE Shanhua; Tel: 86-514-87971350; Email: [email protected]
JU Xueming; Tel: 86-514-87971609; Email: [email protected]
Contact Information:
Dean Shanhua He
Email: [email protected]