Visiting Instructor of English Language

English Language

(參考編號: FAH/ELC/VI/12/2024)

教學人員

The English Language Centre (ELC) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Visiting Instructor of English Language (multiple posts). The initial appointment is up to 12 months with a possibility of a next 12-month contract upon mutual agreement. Appointed candidates can opt for a 10-month contract (without Summer teaching), or a 12-month contract (with Summer teaching).

The ELC is committed to empowering students to succeed in University studies and in life by engaging them in English, academic, and global skills learning. The ELC seeks to achieve its goals through the provision of courses in English for academic purposes, a writing centre, co-curricular language learning activities, and organizing summer programmes for pre-sessional students.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited programme, preferably in TESOL/TEFL/ELT/English Education or related fields. Applicants should have at least two years’ experience in English language teaching. Those who have EAP/ESP teaching experience at the tertiary level, and teaching EFL/ESL students in English medium higher education context are preferred. Updated knowledge and experience in current pedagogy, curriculum and material development, technology-enhanced teaching, assessment, and activity organization will be an advantage.

The successful candidates should possess the following abilities: effective ELT pedagogy in student-centred approaches, strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication skills, collegiality and teamwork. Excellent command of English is expected. The ability to speak Chinese is not required. In addition to the assigned classroom teaching per week and teaching-related responsibilities, the candidate is expected to engage in the Centre’s committee works, projects, and student activities. Academic research and publication are not required for the positions.

The selected candidates are expected to assume duty on 1st August, 2025.

Remuneration

A taxable monthly remuneration from MOP33,957 (equivalent to USD4,244) to MOP43,945 (equivalent to USD5,493) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Medical insurance is offered at a subsidized rate.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details and apply ONLINE on or before 28th February 2025. The application should include 1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae including the names and contacts of 3 referees, one of the referees should be from a current or recent employment, only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted; 3) a teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials, and students’ feedback; 4) institutional-administered teaching evaluations of recent two years; 5) academic certificates and 6) graduate transcripts. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration
University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China
Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8699; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***
**Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**