Teaching in XISU

XISU employs about 50 foreign teachers every year to teach languages such as English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Korean, ArabicĄ­ The language courses are organized into listening, reading, writing, translating and conversation with the focus of training integral language skills. Some foreign faculties also teach subjects in relation to Business, Finance, Management, Accounting, Economics, International Politics, Journalism, International Trade, Tourism, etc. Following are some sample courses:

Advanced writing

Essay writing

Conversational skills

Translation theory

Linguistics

Literature

History

Culture

Sociology

International Law

International Economics

Education

Business

Marketing

Qualifications for foreign teachers

1.    Age ranging from 22-60

2.    BA degree with at least two years of teaching experience or teaching certificate in relevant subjects.

3.    MA with or without teaching experience

4.    Native or near-native foreign language efficiency

5.    Good health

Qualifications for foreign experts

1.    Under the age of 65

2.    With a PH.D degree in relevant fields or with a MA degree in relevant fields and with teaching experience

3.    Good health

Terms and conditions:

1.    Free lodging---a furnished apartment with one or two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen.

2.    Monthly pay depending on qualification. Foreign teachers: from 2,600 to 3,000 per month. Foreign experts: from 3,000 to 4,000 per month. The salary will be decided jointly by ICEO and the department in which the foreign faculty works.

3.    If the foreign faculty has a one-academic-year contract, he or she enjoys one paid winter vacation---one month mostly from Jan. to Feb. Contract will be signed after a probational period of one month on the basis of mutual satisfactions.

4.    International airfare subsidization depending on qualification.

5.    Teaching load: 12-16 hours a week for foreign teachers and 10-12 hours a week for experts.

6.    ExpertĄŻs involvement in academic and research activities on campus---regular seminars.

Documents required:

1.    Application letter

2.    Resume, including ten passport photos, telephone number, e-mail address and mailing address.

3.    Copies of achieved degrees

4.    Copies of passport (the page with photo) and/or other credentials

5.    Two reference letters with updated telephone and email.

6.    A copy of home country medical insurance.

Advantages of working in XiĄŻan:

1.    Rich historic and Cultural heritage.

2.    High standards of living and low cost.

3.    Regular cultural immersions and excursions and trips organized by ICEO.

4.    High level of students.

5.    Nice campus atmosphere.

6.    Our school also offer free Chinese class and Tai Chi Class.

7.    Several trips within XiĄŻan area organized by ICEO are free of charge; other trips far from XiĄŻan organized by ICEO in which foreign faculties pay their own meals and room fare while our school pays for the transportation and entrance fee to scenic spots.

Studying in XISU

Starting in 1980, the School of Chinese Studies has been offering courses in Chinese language, history, culture, and economic development to international students. For the past 20 years the school has hosted more than 4,000 students from 30 countries including U.K., USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Australia and Belgium. It is the first and biggest of its kind in ChinaĄŻs northwest area.