32.3073, Jobs: English; Language Acquisition: Teaching Fellows of English Language, University of Macau

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Subject: 32.3073, Jobs: English; Language Acquisition: Teaching Fellows of English Language, University of Macau

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Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:12:11
From: Cyrus Leung [cyrusleung at um.edu.mo]
Subject: English; Language Acquisition: Teaching Fellows of English Language, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, China

 
University or Organization: University of Macau 
Department: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Job Location: Taipa, Macau, China 
Web Address: https://fah.um.edu.mo/
Job Title: Teaching Fellows of English Language
Job Rank: Teacher

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The University of Macau (UM) is the only public comprehensive university in
Macao. Leveraging this unique advantage, UM aims to establish itself as a
world-class university with regional characteristics. English is its working
language.

The English Language Centre (ELC) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is
seeking qualified individuals for the positions as “Teaching Fellow”. Duties
of the teaching fellow include: 
 - full-time teaching (typically 15 hours of classroom teaching per week plus
office hours and other teaching commitments)
 - working with the faculty and the ELC on projects or committee assignments
in an area of professional interest or expertise (e.g. IT, assessment,
curriculum development, materials design, professional development) 
 - engaging in language and cultural exchange student activities

Initial appointment is up to 12 months with a possibility of a next 12-month
contract upon mutual agreement.

Qualifications: 
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL/ELT (or closely related
fields in English Education or Applied English Linguistics with pedagogy
training) from an accredited program in hand at the time of application.
Candidates with at least 2 years of full-time English Language teaching
experience for late teenagers or adults in English as a foreign/second
language contexts are preferred. Professional knowledge and experience of
EAP/ESP teaching and material development is an advantage.

The successful candidates also need to possess the following abilities:
effective ELT pedagogy in student-centered approaches, strong ability to build
rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication
skills, collegiality and teamwork. Excellent command of English is expected.
Ability to speak Chinese is not required. The candidate should be willing to
engage in the Centre’s committee works and projects as assigned. 

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty on 3 January 2022.

Application Procedure: 
Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and
apply ONLINE via the application link below on or before 15 October 2021 to
ensure timely consideration. Only applicants who apply in the current round
will be considered, previous application information are not retained. 

The application should include: 
 - a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae 
 - names and contacts of 3 referees who have agreed to provide confidential
reference letters and will be available to do so in mid-October
 - teaching evaluations of recent two years (if any) 
 - academic certificates 
 - graduate transcripts 

Remuneration: 
The taxable salary of the Teaching Fellow shall to be determined according to
the successful applicant’s academic qualification and relevant professional
experience and it is ranging from MOP21,709 to MOP30,390 (USD1 approx. =
MOP8). The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively
around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Basic medical benefits
are available at a low cost. 

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute
of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the
right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and
experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***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**



Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/fah_elc_tf_09_2021/ 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources Section Office of Administration 
	Email: vacancy at um.edu.mo 
	Phone: 853 8822 8589 
	Fax: 853 8822 2412 


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