Faculty Position in Literature

LNU-MSU College of International Business 

Position Summary:‚ÄØFull-time internationalfaculty position for School Year 2025-2026 teaching Literature. 

Course:‚ÄØENG 235: Critical Approaches toLiterature

About the University:‚ÄØ 

LNU-MSU College of International Business (CIB) is located in Dalian,a coastal city in northeast China. The city boasts a low cost of living, a mild climate, fresh seafood, and a relaxed atmosphere. Thepartnership between Missouri State University (USA) and Liaoning Normal University (China) was established in June 2000. LNU-MSU CIB offersa two-year AA in General Studies and a four-year BS in General Business, open to both Chinese and international students. 

Whatsets LNU-MSU apart is its academic structure: while LNU provides and maintains facilities, MSU ensures academic standards equivalent tothose at its U.S. campus. All classes are taught in English and follow a U.S.-style university schedule, preparing students for studyabroad.

The program in Dalian is formally approved by the governing bodies of both universities - the Ministry of Education in thePeople's Republic of China and the MSU Board of Governors in the United States. Its mission is to foster cultural and educational exchangewhile strengthening U.S.-China relations. 

LNU-MSU Website:‚ÄØhttp://dalian.missouristate.edu

About the Job:‚ÄØ

Faculty are approved by Missouri State University and employed by Liaoning Normal University as consultant lecturers, who work incooperation with MSU to successfully teach an MSU-West Plains Associate of Arts degree in General Studies. They are not employees of MSU andare expected to fulfill the obligations detailed in their contracts from LNU. Full-time faculty teach 15 lecture hours and hold 5 officehours per week. Faculty typically teach five sections of a single course. Interaction with students outside the classroom is encouraged.This position will require relocation to Dalian, China. All instruction is conducted in English, so familiarity with the China language isnot required. 

Compensation: 

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications andexperience 

• 15,515 ‚Äì 18,633 RMB per month (Plus 3,800 per Month Housing Allowance) 

• Contracts are paid over 12 months, August 1 through July 31. 

• Regular retention bonuses 

• One-year employment contracts are standard per the Chinese Government work visa policy. Candidates looking to teach multiple years arepreferred. 

Additional Benefits for Faculty: 

• Assistance with obtaining Chinese workpermit and visa 

• Long winter and summer holidays between semesters 

• Round-trip ticket:One-way airfare to Dalian and, upon completion of contract, a return ticket to permanent domicile 

• Insurance:Accident & Critical Illness Insurance (In-Patient), Accident Insurance (Out-Patient), & Accidental Death andDismemberment 

• 3,800 RMB/month housing allowance

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Teaching Experience: 

• Master‚Äôs degree in literature or a closely related field from an accreditedinstitution. Candidates must meet minimum standards for academic qualification consistent with HLC accreditation. 

• Two years of teaching experience in a related field (University or College level preferred) 

Visa: 

• Successful candidates must apply for and obtain a work permit/visa for China.‚ÄØLNU-MSU will outline these processes, as well as assist inacquiring and paying for these documents. 

• Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check asper Chinese work visa requirements. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. (or other terminaldegree) or ABD from an accredited institution in literature or a closely related field.

• Five or more years of teachingexperience in a related field (University or College level preferred) 

• Experience with students for whom English isa second language.

How to Apply: To apply, email the following materials in‚ÄØone consolidated PDFdocument‚ÄØto: 

wpacademics@missouristate.edu 

• Current vitae including 3 professional references. 

• A cover letter specifying how your credentials match with position description. 

• All earned Diplomas -undergraduate through highest degree

• All transcripts - undergraduate through highest degree earned 

Your official transcripts will be required if selected. 

* Please include your last name, the position for which you areapplying, and the school name in your subject heading: e.g. "Jones ‚Äì Literature ‚Äì LNUMSU"