Apply to teach English in China

Since 1988 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has had an exchange agreement with Central China (Huazhong) Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, China.  From 1988 to 2025, 82 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumni have taught English courses at CCNU, a university which has over 30,000 students. Fewer people are hired each year because they need to have some training in teaching English as a second language. One Augie grad is teaching there this year.

CCNU treasures this long and continuing connection. It is eager to hire one or two Augie graduates to teach English courses in its General English Department for academic year 2025-2026 with the opportunity for extending time there.

This teaching opportunity is ideal for students graduating from Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø in May 2025 in the following disciplines:

• English
• Education
• Asian Studies
• Political Science

However, graduates from all disciplines are welcome to apply.

No prior study of Chinese is required. Individuals who have not had training in teaching English as a second langue would need to commit to completing such a course this summer. Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø staff will review the applications and choose one, two or three people to submit to CCNU staff who will make the final selection(s).

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary for individuals who hold a bachelor¡¯s degree: 8,000 RMB/month
• Contract is ten months, with full twelve months pay upon contract renewal
• On-campus housing (two-bedroom apartment with full kitchen and bath) is provided
• Paid utilities
• Medical insurance
• Transportation between Wuhan and home city is provided, upon renewal a return ticket is purchased for teacher

Note about the salary: 8,000 RMB (Chinese Yuan) is roughly equivalent to $1,100 USD, at the current exchange rate of 1 USD = 7.24 RMB. The salary could be used primarily for food and travel expenses, given that on-campus housing, utilities and medical insurance are provided. Past Augie alumni who have taught at CCNU have indicated that the salary provides a good standard of living. Average cost of living in Wuhan not including housing/rent is estimated at $550 USD/month.

Application deadline and process

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø individuals should submit the following:

1. Application form (online version or paper version)
2. Unofficial Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø transcript (this can be accessed from Arches)
3. Personal statement of 200 words regarding why you want to be a teacher in China and why you think you would be a good person for Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø to nominate.
4. One letter of recommendation from an Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø professor who knows you and your work.

Please note that Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will select one, two or three people whom we will recommend for the position. The final review and hiring decision will be made by Huazhong.

Applications close April 25, 2025.

¡ú Apply online

¡ú Download paper application (.docx) - Complete and send with supplemental materials to Dr. Steven Duke

Questions?

Contact Dr. Steven Duke, Director of International and Off Campus programs.