Job Description
About BiUH
Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is an innovative, high-performance and international university of applied sciences in Danzhou, Hainan, China. It is the first independent university in China to operate outside of China and the first independent higher education institution of a German public university to operate in mainland China. The university adopts the work-integrated study programs from the Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany and works closely together with the industrial and business communities, social and cultural institutes in Hainan Free Trade Port of China and worldwide.
The university vigorously implements the strategy of strengthening the university with talents, and provide preferential treatment for the introduction of outstanding teachers from the world. We shape future-oriented research, innovative teaching and the active transfer of knowledge to society and offer our new employees in research, teaching, technology, and administration a lively, family-friendly, and opportunity-oriented working environment with short decision-making paths and a wide range of options. Warmly welcome outstanding talents over the world to join our university and create a great future for Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences.
Job Location
At the beginning, the campus is temporarily in Hainan Lingshui Li’an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone, China.
The final campus will be in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Danzhou, Hainan, China.
Job Title
German Language Teacher
Job Responsibilities
Fulfil the language teaching tasks and implement specific lesson plans in accordance with the plans, contents and requirements of the language courses in the training programs for each specialty. It is mainly responsible for the teaching of German courses A1-B2 (C1) (professional German, technical German, business German)
Participate in the design of German courses and the improvement of German teaching concepts, objectives, resources and assessment programs
Ensure the quality of teaching and participate in teaching evaluations
Manage the timely courses, e.g. recording course contents, attendance, student performance and language levels achieved
Be responsible for the translation and revision of German language materials for students studying abroad
Have extensive experience in examination work, e.g. the exam paper production, marking and oral examinations
Participate in various teaching quality improvement activities to improve professionalism and teaching skills
Offeringtutoring and support for students post-class inquiries
Job Requirements
Master’s degree or higher degree in German, or linguistics, or Germanic languages and literature, or education-related studies, etc.
Work experience in teaching German and experience of studying abroad.
Clear German pronunciation, the excellent German expression skills, and a German Euronext level certificate: TEFL 18 or above, DSH 3 or Euronext C2, etc.
Native German speakers preferred
Have the passion for German education
Years of experience in teaching at full level, with experience in training for language exams, e.g. TestDaF
Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as intercultural competence
Fluent in spoken and written English is anextra bonus
What we offer
Generous salaries and rewards: according to BiUH’s relevant salariesand reward regulations. These include annual performance bonuses, awards for papers and patents, etc.
Benefit from local talent policy subsidies, job allowance and housing subsidy in Danzhouetc. Particularly outstanding individuals and those making exceptional contributions may negotiate personalized terms
International working team
Flexible working hours
Medical care, apartments, personal tax incentives, transport subsidies.
Excellent campus environment
Various activities and skill training
How to apply
Please prepare the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover Letter
Please import all files into one PDF including CV and CL in English
Please name the PDF as “German Language Teacher”
Please send all files to chen@hainan-biuh.edu.cn
Contact us:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email: jieqi.chen@hainan-biuh.edu.cn