Academic English Teacher, Peking Union Medical College

Job Description

Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), founded in 1917, was the first medical school in China to offer an eight-year curriculum leading to an M.D. degree. It was merged with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) in 1957, a leading medical research facility. Now operating as a single institution, CAMS and PUMC have been at the forefront of medical research innovation in China for over a century, providing world-class research facilities, opportunities and expertise. CAMS and PUMC also play a pivotal role in advising the government on health policy research and medical education reforms, as well as in safeguarding public health.

As a core base for building a national medical science and technology innovation system, CAMS and PUMC provide abundant resources for bright minds from around the world, offering them a platform for growth. The national-level comprehensive research institution integrates medical research, education, services, prevention and industry.

Key Facts:

• 19 research institutes, 6 hospitals, and 9 schools
• 26 members from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering
• 1,032 Ph.D. supervisors and 1,231 supervisors for master students
• CAMS Academic Advisory Committee with 6 academic divisions and 213 members, all of whom are top scientists
• 26 national platforms for intramural scientific research, including 6 State Key Laboratories and 5 National Clinical Research Centres
• 106 extramural research institutions or units in cooperation with other domestic institutions since 2019

Job Profile:

Please submit all required supporting documentation as one PDF file via email, and refer to the following table for contact details.
Things You’ll Need
In order to apply for this position you’ll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
1. CV/Resume
Please give a CV/resume including education background and work experience, a list of publications and related certificates or awards.
2. Cover Letter
Please give a brief introduction of your expertise summary, academic and educational achievements.
3. Two Reference Letters
Please upload the above documents in one PDF

Responsibilities（工作职责）:
1. Teach advanced academic English (academic writing) for the undergraduate (8-year program) and doctoral students, about 12 hours/week.
2. Compile and edit English textbooks and lecture notes, etc.
3. Participate in other related activities of the CAMS PUMC.
4. Abide by the laws and regulations of China, the rules and regulations of the CAMS PUMC

Qualifications（申请资格）:
1. Native language: English.
2. Master degree and above in linguistics, literature, education, or have a medical-related background.
3. 2 years of related work experience, teaching experience at university preferred.
4. Language teaching certificate or related qualifications (TESOL/TEFL/TESL certificate, etc.).
5. Ability to teach advanced English, especially academic writing and critical thinking courses.
6. A passion for medical education, no criminal or academic misconduct.

Benefit（福利待遇）:
We provide a competitive salary. As the agreed number of class hours (12 hours+/week), you will be paid for class fee of 500 RMB/hour, the monthly salary will be above 24000 RMB (before tax).

Other benefits:
1. Travel allowance of 1000 RMB/month (before tax).
2. Housing allowance for foreign teachers, 6000RMB/month (before tax).
3. Social insurance
4. Paid summer and winter vacations