Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes

Coventry University is achieving an unprecedented level of success. Having been recognised as 1st in the world for Massive Online Open Courses in the MoocLab’s World University Rankings 2021, secured 26th spot in the 2021 Guardian University Guide, and achieved Gold for outstanding teaching and learning in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, our vision is to continue to enhance our position as a leading provider of innovative education and impactful research both nationally and across the world.

Coventry Law School is an internationally recognised legal educator with a collaborative and supportive ethos, which builds a strong community of legal academics and makes it a place where people want to work. We put the students at the centre of what we do, and seek to build an environment where all students can meet their full potential and realise their goals. We place a strong emphasis on innovative and authentic education, and leverage on our recognition as an International Law School to provide our students with a contemporary and global understanding of the law.

To support this work, the Law School is seeking to recruit a new Lecturer in Academic English to join its highly successful Sino-UK collaborative partnership with Southwest University of Political Sciences and Law (SWUPL) in Chongqing, China. The successful candidate will design, deliver and assess a variety of English language modules for academic purposes, and will prepare students for their progression to Coventry Law School.

The post will be based in Chongqing, China.

If you share our values and ambition and want to be part of this vibrant academic community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Role Purpose:

The successful candidate will have a growing reputation in a combination of teaching and/or scholarship, along with a good understanding of course management and administration in their own area. Role holders will contribute the continual enhancement of the student experience and the activity, knowledge and values required for internationalising Higher Education. 

Person Specification:

• Some teaching experience at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork
• Previous experience teaching English for Academic Purposes to a Chinese audience would be advantageous.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Ian Fox-Williams, Associate Head of School (Global Engagement) [email protected]

To view the full job specification and personal specification please click here.