Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders for the unique challenges of the 21st century, Schwarzman Scholars gives the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to pursue a one-year Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University, China’s most prestigious institution. We believe that to respond to future challenges, leaders must understand China and its role in the world. To this end, our program, taught in English, promotes engagement and cultural exchange by integrating academic coursework, language learning, guest lectures, mobile-learning Deep Dives, and Practical Training Projects (PTPs). Over the course of the year, students will be immersed in an international community of thinkers, innovators, and leaders in business, politics, and society. They will develop their leadership skills and expand their professional networks while engaging in academic discussions, exploring career opportunities, and experiencing China.

Description of Position:
Language is at the heart of communication, and communication is at the heart of exchange, collaboration, and leadership. The English Lecturer will work to transform how students “talk and write” in English to how students “communicate” in English by building curriculum and programming that develops students writing and speaking skills. You will help students expand the ways in which they engage in discussions and the ways in which they interact with their peers from around the word. You will help them tell their stories and present them to a crowd of two or to a crowd of 200. You will coach them through their writing – be it professional or academic –to help them understand their experiences, their ideas, their work, and the world around them.

The English Lecturer will work with native speakers and ESL learners from around the world throughout the course of the year. You will be a teacher, a coach, a curriculum developer, and a collaborator as part of the Language Team and the Student Life team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Teach small, discussion-style classes to scholars of mixed English proficiencies (advanced to near-native)
2) Track the progress of individual students and provide regular, individualized feedback on their learning progress
3) Design course materials and evaluate teaching resources as needed
4) Work with the Language team to continue refining the curriculum and standards
5) Maintain regular Writing Center office hours to give students writing feedback
6) Work alongside the Academic and Student Life teams to design and host workshops covering common English and writing-related topics
7) Participate in other Student Life activities throughout the year (e.g., Orientation, Deep Dive)

Qualifications:
1) Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL, English, Journalism, a social science, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree with extensive related experience will also be considered)
2) Minimum 2 years’full time work experience teaching English as an additional language including academic English and/or adult professional English
3) Native English fluency
4) Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
5) Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying English proficiencies, especially near-native speakers
6) Demonstrated sensitivity to students’needs and cultural differences
7) Experience designing and writing lesson plans
8) Experience collaborating across disciplines/departments

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Certificate in teaching English as a second language with significant experience
2) 2 or more years teaching in a university setting
3) Demonstrated effectiveness working with Chinese speakers
4) Have direct knowledge of Chinese academic and/or business culture
5) Have direct knowledge of American academic and/or business culture
6) Experience innovating in the education space
7) Beginner-level Chinese or above

How to Apply?

To apply, submit the following required documents to us:
1) A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, interest in the position, and availability;
2) A current CV