Recruitment of Foreign
Teacher
Ⅰ. Brief
To best
match the rapid development of Foshan University,
to meet the demands of curriculum development as well as to open up a window for
learning culture from overseas, Foshan University has publicized this
job-opening announcement, and we cordially welcome applicants who are
interested in Foshan University.
Ⅱ. Application
qualification
Applicants should be
A. in
good health
B. under
65
C.native speakers from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Ireland. etc.
D.Bachelor degree holder, or higher, with relevant teaching experience or
participation in concerning training program.
Ⅲ. Working hours
and benefits
1. Working hours
No
more than 14 hours per week. (Foreign English Teachers will be teaching courses
at department of English including English reading, writing, UK & USA
literature, introduction to UK & USA and so on.)
2.
Benefits
A.Salary
The
range of foreign teacher’s monthly salary stands on 4,300RMB --4,700RMB
depending upon applicant’s qualification & working experience. Salary for
two semester break (no classes for spring/summer vocation) is fully paid to
foreign teachers. For those who renews the contract after one-year fulfillment,
the salary will be increased year by year.
B.
Accommodation
Each
foreign teacher is offered a 2 bed-room apartment with en-suite bathroom/toilet
for free of charge. House furniture, electric appliances including TV,
refrigerator, telephone, washing machine, heater, air-conditioner, etc. are
provided in each apartment. Besides, necessary living furniture will be
supplied.
C.Convenient
Transportation
1. The university is 10-15minutes walk to
downtown of
Foshan City.
2. Bus stop stands at the front of University’s main gate.
3. to Guangzhou: there is shuttle bus to GZ
every 15 minutes from 7am-9pm at Foshan bus station which is 15 minutes walk
away from campus, alternatively, it takes you 15 minutes from Foshan to
Guangzhou by underground to be accessed in year 2005.
4. to Hong Kong: Option1:
There is a ferry costing 140RMB to go/return in Nanhai/Shunde Port. Option 2:
Shuttle bus to HK costing 160RMB is also available to every day at the
downtown. Option 3: You will find it more convenient and comfortable to travel
HK by train costing 220 RMB.
D. Medical Care
Foreign teachers enjoy the same medical welfare as staff at Foshan
University. The imbursement of disease with receipt from university’s clinic is
up to 200 RMB per month.
E. Further Benefits
1.
Once the applicant is accepted as a
foreign teacher at FS University, we are responsible to apply Foreign Expert
Certificate, Health Certificate, Job Visa (one year), and Residence Permit for
foreign teacher.
2.
University will pay for single air-ticket
after foreign teachers fulfill the duty of one academic year.
3.
we will pay electricity & gas bill,
and up to 50RMB phone bill.
4.
We organize tour once a year for the
purpose of understanding Chinese culture, sightseeing and building up
friendship among foreign teachers at FS University.
Ⅳ. Application
procedures
1. To submit:
a. Resume
b. Photocopy of education certification
c. Photocopy of passport (Including visa page)
d. Two reference letters
e. 6 colored passport-sized photos
2.
To contact:
Ms Yuyu Zhang
Foreign Affairs Office
Foshan University
18, Jiangwan Rd, Foshan,
Guangdong, P.R.CHINA
Postcode: 528000
Please contact me via
e-mail first, you will receive prompt reply!!!
Email: ieo@fosu.edu.cn
University website: www.fosu.edu.cn
Tel.
or Fax. : +86-757-82713853
Ⅴ. More
informaiton
1.
Applicants who are willing to work at FS
University for one year or longer have to sign contracts (one semester or one academic
year) with FS University. The start date of contract is February or August.
2.
Foreign Affairs Office is a functional
institution of co-ordinating international exchange and co-operation program in
FS University, which has permission to recruit foreign experts/teachers as well
as obligation to introduce china’s domestic situations, educational guidelines,
policies, laws, decrees and relevant regulations to foreign experts/teachers so
as to help them understand Chinese culture and respect Chinese customs and
traditions and observe laws, decrees and relevant regulations promulgated by
Chinese government and also those enacted by Foshan University. For those with
prominent achievements in their teaching work, foreign affairs office takes
responsible to recommend them to apply for Friendship Award at provincial
level.
Ⅵ. Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.
How
can I gain access to your school’s website?
2.
What
is your school’s location?
Foshan University, No.18, Jiangwan Rd,
Foshan,
Guangdong, P.R.CHINA Postcode: 528000
3.
Workload
and schedule?
No more than 14 teaching hours per week
4.
What
are the student’s age and their English proficiency?
Students of English Major (age: 18-22) all
can read, write and speak English.
5.
What
is the class size?
Class size: 30-45 people/class
6.
Teaching
courses and textbook?
We offer a wide range of subjects for English
Major, such as Listening, Reading, Writing, Oral English and English & American
culture, Literature, ect. Each course has its own book decided by department of
English. And we often renew textbooks.
7.
Any
other teaching activities outside the normal teaching?
No.
If foreign teachers require to do overtime
under permission, extra payment will be rewarded.
8.
Monthly
salary?
It depends on the teacher’s education degree
and teaching experience. 4000 RMB at least.
9.
Air-ticket?
We provide one-way returning ticket after
foreigner’s one year fulfillment.
10.
Accommodation
description?
One living room, one dinning room, two
bedroom, kitchen, bathroom with seated toilet, hot water, TV, phone,
refrigerator, micro-wave, heater, air-conditioner, washing-machine, house
furniture, bed mattress, linen, pillow and so on.
11.
Where
is my apartment? Who pay the accommodation fee, the water, electricity, and
telephone bills, etc.?
On-campus. We pay the accommodation fee, the
water, electricity & gas bill. The phone bill gets 50 RMB per month free of
charge.
12.
Internet
Access?
No internet access at room currently, but
foreigners can get access by telephone. Alternatively, foreigners are free to
use computer facilities(with internet access) at the computer center on campus.
13.
Full-paid
winter/summer vocation?
Yes.
14.
Free
medical care? Any medical insurance?
Foreign teachers enjoy the same welfare as
the staff of Foshan University. Foreign teachers will get 80% imbursement of no
more than 200RMB per month medical service happened at the clinic of FS
University.
There is no medical insurance for foreign teacher,
however, foreigner can buy insurance from AIG or other insurance company in
China.
15.
Free
meals?
No.
16.
Can
I have a look at my contract before I come?
Yes, please visit our website below for the
copy of foreign teacher’s contract.
This announcement is up-to-date!!!