Lecturer in ESL/EAP and/or English Composition

Description

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China and one of three Sino-American universities (along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University), is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next five years. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by Kean University.

In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education to offer 8 Master’s and 3 Doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions.

Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai.

About the Job

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) department at WKU.

• Appointment: All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective for the start of the 2026 Fall (August 16) semester; initial 3-year contract with renewal upon successful review.
• Role: A Lecturer in LEAP is an 11-month employee who teaches 39 credits per year and provides learning support services.
• Expectations: High-quality teaching, learning support, service to the university/college/department/program/professional community, and related duties.
• Scheduling: Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and weekend.
• Technology: Interest or experience in advanced instructional technologies is highly desirable.
• General Education: Faculty may be required to teach General Education courses; opportunities exist to teach disciplinary support courses.

Faculty positions offer

• Compensation: Annual lecturer salary USD $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Healthcare coverage; housing options and subsidy up to $3,000; home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares); relocation reimbursement up to $1,000; shuttle bus to campus.
• Academic support: Financial assistance for academic travel; WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children (undergraduate programs).
• Environment: Collegial setting; three-year initial contract; opportunity to teach high-quality students.
• Outcomes: About 50% of graduates admitted to Top 50 Universities worldwide; about 60% to Top 100 Universities.

Qualifications

• Education: M.A. or Ph.D. in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, ELT, EAP preferred; Master’s/Ph.D. in other fields considered with CELTA, TEFL, or DELTA.
• Experience: Minimum two years teaching language acquisition or academic writing in a college/university setting.
• Desirable: Teaching experience with non-native speakers in a foreign country.
• Work visa: English teachers must be designated as native English speakers per Chinese law; recognized passports: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.

Background Screening

Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Application Instructions

• Application method: Applicants are required to apply online via Interfolio.
• Review timeline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.
• Required documents: Cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluation, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three professional references (including current/recent supervisor).
• References: Immediate supervisor may be contacted for reference check; three current letters of recommendation (within last 3 months) required before advancement.
• Final documents: Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation required before appointment.