Foreign Portuguese Teacher

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Offer courses in Portuguese as a foreign language; class preparation and development of didactic material; support for pedagogical project to train teachers in Portuguese as a foreign language; orientation of undergraduate thesis; support in communication work with CPLP partner institutions; participation in student activities
2. Portuguese language (Basic to advanced); Portuguese-speaking countries history and culture; Portuguese-speaking countries literature; Portuguese-Chinese interpreting (as an assistant teacher in the classroom)

Qualifications

1. Degree in Literature, at least a Master’s degree (Doctorate recommended) in Portuguese, applied linguistics or literature of Portuguese-speaking countries; ability to organize and teach Portuguese language, literature and Brazilian culture courses; scientific production appropriate to the position to be held

2. Preference will be given to candidates who prove: work experience with the Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese Language for Foreigners – CELPE-Bras (research, application, preparation of students), proven by an institution linked to CELPE-Bras;  b) Knowledge of Brazilian literature, Brazilian culture, intercultural studies, literary studies, translation and interpretation;  c) Ability to develop teamwork; d) Fluency in English, or also in Chinese, desirable, proven by a certificate of proficiency

Remuneration

Remuneration may be negotiated on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The university provides foreign teachers with free on-campus housing with basic furniture and electrical appliances; it also provides foreign teachers with social insurance, medical insurance and accidental injury insurance. Children of foreign teachers have the opportunity to study in the Affiliated School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.