Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (Beijing)

BA (Hons) Fashion, Communication and Promotion at NTU; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Academic English for a hybrid role based in Beijing, China. This position involves teaching EAP to students in the Sino-UK Joint BA programme. Candidates should have EAP teaching experience and the ability to support diverse learners through innovative teaching practices. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and health insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Health Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience of EAP teaching in a higher education context.
• Experience teaching large groups of learners.
• Knowledge of curriculum developments, contemporary teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for dual award programme.
• Prepare and deliver classes for up to 16 hours per week.
• Support students through 1-1 and group tutorials.

Skills

EAP teaching experience

Experience with large groups

Knowledge of curriculum developments

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 551782

Location: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent Contract

Team: Directorate

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Salary / Grade: HE Lecturer (£39,162 - £42,773 p.a. pro rata)

School / Directorate: Directorate

Salary: £39,162 - £42,773 per annum (Lecturer)

Role details

This post is based at our partner institution, Communication University of China (CUC), in Beijing, China. It involves delivering Academic English provision to students on the Sino-UK Joint BA programme in Media Communications and our Masters Programmes in Broadcast Journalism, Media and Globalisation, and Museum and Heritage Development, with CUC.

Responsibilities

• Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to students in the first and second year of the four-year dual award programme and the first year of the two-year Masters programme.
• Prepare and deliver EAP classes for up to 16 hours per week on campus at CUC in Beijing.
• Support students through 1-1 and group tutorials.
• Assess students’ performance formatively in class and through summative assessments.
• Work closely with co-tutors and the leadership teams in the UK and China to ensure programme success.
• Be based at CUC in Beijing, working as part of a small team there and maintain regular contact with the NTU team in the UK.
• Be in China for a minimum of two periods of at least 90 days each academic year, aligned to CUC’s calendar.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of EAP teaching in a higher education context.
• Experience teaching large groups of learners.
• Knowledge of curriculum developments, contemporary teaching practices, and the ability to transfer this knowledge to support the partnership with CUC.
• We will still consider applications even if you do not meet every requirement perfectly.

Interview

Interview Date: week commencing 6 October 2025

About Us

The Sino-UK Joint Institute is a partnership between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Communication University of China. Established in 2015, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate taught provision in Journalism, Media, and Museum and Heritage Development, alongside Academic English support modules to enhance employability and student experience.

Our work emphasizes developing intellectual and practical skills and fostering curiosity about media, heritage, histories and global cultures.

If you are curious about joining, we can be a strong partner in your future career. For informal queries about the role or team, please contact Angela Brown (Executive Dean) at [e-mail].

Join Us

• Hybrid working — a mix of office and home-based work; define how you work to benefit stakeholders.
• Flexibility — different working patterns and approaches.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who opt out of the contractual pension scheme; minimum 0% NTU contributions with 8% by NTU recommended.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to formal and informal professional development opportunities.

Apply today and become part of our success.

Compliance and documents

Safe & Inclusive: NTU promotes an inclusive culture and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. This role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based system; please assess your eligibility before applying. See Government Skilled Worker visa guidance for details. The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974); successful applicants will declare any unspent convictions.

Supporting Documents: JDPS- Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (Beijing) (PDF, 241KB).

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