36.3675, Jobs: General Linguistics: 2026 TESOL Assistant/ Associate Professor, Wenzhou-Kean University

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Date: 27-Nov-2025
From: Wenzhou-Kean Univeristy Office of Human Resources [recruitment at wku.edu.cn]
Subject: General Linguistics: 2026 TESOL Assistant/ Associate Professor, Wenzhou-Kean University


Job Location: Zhejiang, China
Job Title: 2026 TESOL Assistant/ Associate Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Asst/Assoc
Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
About Wenzhou-Kean University:
Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three
Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan
University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China.
Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in
partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university
in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education.
WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls
about 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and it is now in the
midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students
within the next five years. All instruction is in English, and all
curriculum is provided by Kean University.
In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been
approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3
doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and
learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the
Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese
academic institutions.
Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced cities on
China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by
high-speed train from Shanghai.
About the Job:
WKU launched the graduate program in Instruction and Curriculum (TESOL
Concentration) in the Fall of 2020 with an initial cohort of 12
students. We are now in the sixth cohort with 50 new students. Our
student body includes both pre-service as well as experienced K-12
teachers from all over China. We anticipate a steady programmatic
expansion in the future that will bring in additional students as well
as faculty members.
WKU is seeking TWO candidates to teach a full range of MA TESOL
graduate courses. Our faculty teaches graduate-level courses in
general linguistics, TESOL methods, language assessment, seminars in
action research, and engages in research with students, as well as in
a variety of other program-specific projects.
This full-time faculty position will start in Fall 2026 (August16).
This position will be offered at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant or
Associate Professor. All positions will have an initial 3-year
contract that is renewable.
The successful candidate will have a clear record of expertise in
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and the demonstrated
ability to prepare MA TESOL students to teach in both ESL and EFL
contexts. Candidates with EFL teaching at the K-12 level and
teacher-training experience will be prioritized for this position.
Candidates must have an ongoing agenda for engaging students in
research and are expected to publish research outcomes in
well-recognized and impactful journals. Candidates are expected to
advise graduate students to develop research projects and produce
publishable research outcomes. In addition to teaching and research,
candidates are expected to contribute to the growth of the program,
including but not limited to, curriculum development, program
assessment, student recruitment and advising, faculty hiring, program
promotion, and community engagement.
The Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions are
10-month appointments requiring research and publications in
internationally recognized and vigorously peer-reviewed journals.
Tenure-track faculty members typically carry a 24-credit-hour load per
academic year. Six (6) credits course release per academic year is
available in the first 3 years of appointment. After the initial 3
years, course release may be available on a competitive basis to
faculty for national-level grant proposal development or other
substantial research initiatives. The candidate will be expected to
participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including
high-quality teaching, research, advising, student recruiting and
learning support, and service to the university and/or professional
community.
New faculty are eligible to apply for the university’s start-up grant
(up to 80,000 RMB). In addition, faculty have the opportunity to apply
for a variety of internal research funding and external funding
opportunities at the municipal, provincial, and national levels.
Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day,
evening, and weekend courses. Interest or experience in using advanced
instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is
highly desirable.
TESOL faculty positions at WKU offer:
Annual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience with the
range from $70,000-$76,000 for Assistant Professors; $75,000-$82,000
for Associate Professors. We also offer a well-rounded healthcare
coverage, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up
to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a one-time
reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000, shuttle bus
to campus for work, three-year initial contract, and WKU tuition
waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for
undergraduate programs. The university also provides financial
assistance for academic travel, a collegial environment and the
opportunity to teach high-quality students.
Qualifications:
 - A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum and
Instructions, or closely related areas.
 - Candidates with doctorate degrees from reputable universities
(Carnegie R1 institutions or comparable research institutions with
strong academic reputations in the fields) are encouraged to apply.
 - The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in research
and have a strong publication record.
 - Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level,
preferably graduate level (e.g. course evaluations, teaching
portfolio).
 - Familiarity with current trends in pedagogy and program
development.
 - Knowledge of and experience with assessment and accreditation is
desirable.
 - Experience in teaching K-12 in ESL/EFL settings is highly
desirable.
 - Experience in teacher training is highly desirable.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration
by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following
documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/177715).
A cover letter, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a
research statement describing research interest, past accomplishments
in research and a research plan, unofficial transcripts, recent
teaching evaluations, and contact information of three professional
references, including references/names of potential referees from a
current or recent direct supervisor. Please note that your immediate
supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of conducting a reference
check. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters
of recommendation are required before the appointment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
positions are filled.
Background Screening:
Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a
third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Application Deadline: 31-May-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        China
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/177715
Contact Information:
        Office of Human Resources
        Email: recruitment at wku.edu.cn



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