Master's degree in English, TEFL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; MFA in Writing from a regionally accredited university.
Must be able to provide proof of a minimum of 24 months of full-time teaching experience.
Successful candidates must be eligible to legally work in the United States and be able to apply for and receive a Z visa, residence permit, and work permit in China.
FHSU will outline these processes and assist in acquiring and paying for these documents.
Ph.D. in English, TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics from a regionally accredited university, CELTA, or equivalent certification.
One to three years experience in teaching college composition and /or ESL/EFL writing is preferred.
Familiarity with teaching ESL/EFL students, international students, especially Chinese students
Prior experience working abroad.
Strong teaching, communication, and cross-cultural skills.
Practiced use of Learning Management Systems (Blackboard is our LMS in China).
Rank:
Instructor (MA/MFA) or Assistant Professor (Ph.D.)
Appointment Date:
2026 Spring Semester or 2026-2027 Academic Year
Application Deadline:
Salary:
$40,000 USD for Instructor; $43,000 for Assistant Professor
Benefits
Benefits Provided by Fort Hays State University:Transportation to China to begin the semester.$3000 stipend for return travel on the faculty member's own schedule at the end of the academic year.Health, retirement, and associated benefits package.$200 one-time payment for costs associated with obtaining work permits.http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/Additional Benefits Provided by Zhengzhou Sias University:H ousing in the faculty apartment complex located on the Sias campus. Furniture and air conditioning included. Bathrooms include Western-style toilets. Spouses and children can live with FHSU faculty members stationed at Sias.Holidays as stipulated by laws of China, as well as most typical Western holidays.Gym, indoor pool, spa, and other similar fitness facilities available for a membership fee.Sias-sponsored cultural and historical experiences in China.Exposure to a diverse international community of faculty, students, and visitors.These benefits are subject to change by Sias but have been in place for many years.Additional Benefits Provided by Shenyang Normal University:-Housing is provided on the SNU campus. Furnishings include a kitchen, flat-screen TV, and aHealth insurance
Additional Information
Department
English and Modern Languages
Job Posting Title
International Faculty; Department of English with an emphasis in English Composition
Job Description
Ongoing recruitment for full-time Instructors of English (teaching Composition) on annual international assignment for Fort Hays State University (FHSU) stationed at Zhengzhou Sias University in Henan Province, China, or Shenyang Normal University (SNU) in Liaoning Province, China, with opportunity for annual renewal. Each FHSU faculty position in China is an annual assignment as a non-tenure-track instructor, subject to annual review, with the possibility of continuation.
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