Tianjin University of Commerce Boustead College is currently seeking afull-time English teacher. We are looking for someone who can start work in early to mid September and work through to mid-July 2009.

The position will involve teaching oral and written English to classes of college-age students (around 30 per class) who are generally of lower-intermediate level. You would teach up to 18 academic hours per week (9 classes of 90 minutes each, as an academic hour is 45 minutes) All classes are conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 4.45 p.m., Monday to Friday. Teachers do not have to remain on campus if they have no classes. The college tries to arrange class schedules according to the preferences of the teachers, where possible.

The college is located on the south-western edge of the city proper. It currently has 5800 full-time students enrolled in four-year degree programs. Most of the classes taught by foreign teachers (in fact all of this year’s classes) are given to students majoring in English or Hospitality Management.

This position offers the right person a great deal of freedom and independence. This includes the ability to choose your own housing.

During term time, teachers would generally receive around 8500 - 9000 RMB per month before tax.

Boustead College offer:

* Basic salary and allowances totalling 3000 RMB per month
* Additional 80 RMB fee per 45-minute period worked (up to 72 periods per month)
* Additional 120 RMB fee per 45-minute period worked (over 72 periods per month)
* One round-trip airline ticket per year (up to max. of 8000 RMB)
* Lunch allowance of 130 RMB per month during term time
* Long winter and summer vacations
* All necessary documents for legal work/residence

Applicants should:

* Be a native speaker of English from one of the following countries: the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa.
* Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree (with TESOL/TEFL certification preferred.)
* Have at least one year's teaching experience, preferably with large classes.
* Be easygoing, mature and independent.

Candidates without the required experience will still be considered if they hold a recognised TESOL/TEFL certificate.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume (or your questions) to Andrew Jardine at the email address given below. Applications *must* be supported by a covering letter that explains why you want to teach in China.

Email: ryongsong@gmail.com

For more information about Tianjin, take a look at www.tianjinexpats.net