International EAP Lecturer in China

Why This Role Matters

At the Australia Institute of Future Education (AIFE), we exist to empower academic professionals around the world through high-quality, relevant professional development, delivered by leading education practitioners using blended, progressive teaching methods. Our mission is to help early- and mid-career academics reach their full career potential and become leaders within their institutions and communities.

As an International Academic EAP Lecturer, you play a key role in this mission. By supporting university students in China to develop strong academic English foundations, you help open pathways to international learning, global mobility, and long-term academic success. You will collaborate with supportive colleagues, engage with motivated students, and contribute to an educational experience that aligns with AIFE's vision of uplifting global academic capability and inspiring lifelong learning.

This is a role for educators who value cultural exchange, meaningful student impact, and the chance to be part of a growing international higher-education ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Teach AIFE's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curriculum to first- to third-year university students.
• Deliver prepared lessons that build students' academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Work in a friendly co-teaching model with a Chinese colleague.
• Encourage students through tutorials, English-corner activities, and day-to-day conversations.
• Support students as they prepare for AIFE's Direct Entry Program (DEP), which helps them transition to overseas universities.
• Work collaboratively as part of the AIFE/AEMG branch community on campus.

You'll have clear curricula, aligned assessments, and supportive teams, so you can focus on teaching and connecting with your students.

Your Weekly Rhythm

This is a full-time role: 38 hours per week.

• 18-20 hours teaching in the classroom
• 18-20 hours non-teaching work, such as planning, marking, tutorials, co-teacher meetings, English Corner, and professional development

Class schedules are set at the beginning of each semester and follow a familiar university rhythm - some days are busier, while others are lighter.

A Supportive Teaching Model

You will never be left to figure things out alone. AIFE uses a co-teaching approach, pairing you with a Chinese teacher who teaches alternating lessons in the same course. This brings together both local understanding and international academic skills - a blend students truly benefit from.

On campus, you will have access to:

• Branch Managers
• Course Leaders
• Chinese Teachers and Learning Facilitators
• A full academic team behind the curriculum

Everyone speaks fluent English and knows what it's like to work across cultures.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Eligibility for a Chinese Z visa (native English speaker from AUS/NZ/UK/IRE/USA/CAN/SA)
• An English-teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA minimum)
• A Master's degree
• At least 3 years of EAP teaching experience, ideally in a university setting
• Strong classroom engagement skills and a student-centred approach
• Confidence using a learning management system (LMS)
• A collaborative, adaptable, team-focused mindset

Contract, Pay & Benefits

You'll join AIFE as an Independent Contractor, with a monthly payment in Australian Dollars (AUD).

• One-year contract, consisting of 40 weeks of teaching and 12 weeks of out-of-semester work
• Starting salary: $5,000+ AUD per month, depending on experience
• Contract completion increments
• Flight and visa reimbursements
• Discretionary bonus based on completion of work and performance
• Free on-campus accommodation (utilities not included)
• Paid induction and ongoing personal development
• Opportunities to contribute to future curriculum development

Where You Might Teach

AIFE places teachers across a range of culturally rich and welcoming cities:

• Chongqing
• Harbin
• Qinghuangdao
• Xi'an
• Jinan
• Qingdao
• Nanjing
• Qufu
• Taizhou (Jiangsu)
• Lingshui (Hainan)

What This Experience Offers You

Teaching in China is more than a job - it's a chance to:

• Build deep, meaningful relationships with students
• Experience Chinese culture as part of a local community
• Explore diverse cities and regions
• Grow your teaching practice in a supportive, cross-cultural environment
• Make a lasting impact on students preparing for their future abroad

How to Apply

Please apply using the form below.