The Division of International Communications Studies, the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

Centre for English Language Education

Head of Centre for English Language Education

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Established in 2004, with the full approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education, we are run by The University of Nottingham with cooperation from Zhejiang Wanli Education Group, a key player in the education sector in China.

We offer degree programmes from The University of Nottingham, taught in English, which are subject to the same quality assurance processes as in the UK.

The University of Nottingham is in the top one percent of more than 7,500 higher education institutions worldwide and league tables consistently rank the University highly. With campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, Nottingham is a world-class university with a truly global perspective.

High-quality research and education

Since opening our doors in 2004, we have established ourselves as one of China’s leading providers of international education, as well as an inspiring and stimulating place to work.

Both academic and professional services staff are either seconded from The University of Nottingham in the UK or recruited to The University of Nottingham’s standards.

Our academics are expected to be effective teachers but are also given support to carry out high-impact research that is relevant to China's interests and needs. Research spans all faculties and disciplines and staff are encouraged to present their work at international conferences, while professional services staff at all levels benefit from career development support.

The University’s working language is English and all our degree programmes, coursework materials and exams are in English.

Our teaching is subject to the same quality assurance processes as The University of Nottingham and our students graduate with a Nottingham degree. High standards are maintained across the three campuses through continuous module assessment, internal audits and external examination.

A global university in China

By joining UNNC you be living in China at the height of its economic development, gaining a global prospective and experiencing an exciting new culture.

Our secure, green campus has clean, comfortable and secure accommodation for staff and a dedicated clinic with doctors and nurses on 24-hour call. A convenient on-campus high street has a range of shops, restaurants, an ATM and spaces for recreation, while shopping malls, entertainment facilities and other amenities are all within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride from the campus.

There are three established international schools in Ningbo and more are set to open to cater to the city’s growing international community.

Populated with more than seven million people, Ningbo offers the opportunity to feel at home among an array of international shopping outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars. It also provides the chance to embrace culture and tradition – bustling streets house markets selling a variety of antiques, textiles and delicious Ningbo cuisine.

Ranked 7th in Forbes’ (2012) list of the top cities for business in China, Ningbo’s import and export industry is one of the most important to the city and its businesses. The city is a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture, which complement stunning parkland and scenic spots.

The city’s excellent transport links mean that Ningbo is easy to travel around and an ideal base from which to explore China and Asia. The city’s airport connects it to China’s major cities as well as some international destinations, such as Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei.

Centre for English Language Education

Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality EAP teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China.

Housed within the School of Education and with some 80+ academic staff, the CELE at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified English language teaching professionals who are able to offer relevant senior level management experience and expertise in one or more of the following key fields:

 EAP/ESP teaching  Teacher training (experience in the delivery of internationally recognised qualifications such as CELTA, DELTA and their equivalents preferred)  EAP/ESP syllabus and curriculum design  EAP/ESP assessment  E-learning and the application of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO, CHINA RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM

Job Title: Head of Centre for English Language Education

Department: Centre for English Language Education

Contract Status: This post will be available from 1 August 2015 and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

Hours of Work: Based on 36.25 hour working week

Salary: £48,743 to £58,172 per annum depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

Location: The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Responsible to: Head of School of Education

Job Outline: Reporting to the Head of School of Education and responsible for providing the academic leadership, strategic development and smooth delivery of the entire CELE operation and Preliminary Year Programmes at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Main Duties and Responsibilities:  Provide daily leadership and administrative management of CELE UNNC. This includes responsibility for all CELE UNNC staff and students, liaison with relevant Heads of School in Ningbo, UK and Malaysia, allocation of all CELE UNNC resources and the co- ordination of all long and short-term CELE UNNC strategic planning e.g. recruitment and professional development of all new teaching and administrative staff; development of curricula and assessment for all CELE UNNC courses and programmes.  Contribute to the overall quality of teaching and learning at UNNC by the management of systems for CELE staff observations and annual CELE staff appraisals.  Monitor student retention and progression. Co-ordinate and manage the team of preliminary year module conveners from other UNNC academic units, ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of the modules. Manage all Quality Assurance procedures, such as checking of final marks, chairing of panels to investigate cases of student plagiarism and other academic offences, and chairing of final examination boards, as well as liaison on Quality Assurance matters as and when needed with QA counterparts in CELE UK.  Provide leadership in the development of CELE’s profile. Contribute to CELE’s reputation through the delivery of academic papers and presentations.  Participate in University Committees as appropriate.  Contribute to the ongoing high quality delivery of CELE programmes through teaching, the setting and marking of coursework/ examinations and the pastoral care of students.  Where appropriate, contribute to the UNNC by providing leadership in the strategic development of all new CELE initiatives for the diversification of income generation streams. Person Specification: Essential Desirable Qualifications/  A first degree, a higher  PhD in relevant area or Education degree and/or other ongoing interest in current postgraduate qualifications research in EAP. in English Language Teaching/Linguistics or other relevant area. Skills/Training  Familiarity with Quality  Good understanding of Assurance systems within Higher Education systems, the UK higher educational preferably with evidence of context. understanding of UK quality assurance systems.  Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in close day-to- day working with colleagues from a range of cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.  People management and leadership skills.  Financial skills and the ability to manage budgetary resources.  Administrative skills e.g. chair and/or serve on committees.  Excellent IT and analytical skills including high levels of numeracy and the ability to handle complex data and present such data to various audiences. Experience  Expertise in curriculum,  Evidence of continuing syllabus and materials professional development, design in English Language e.g. conference attendance Teaching plus extensive and/or presentations. teaching and professional  Substantial overseas work experience in these areas. experience.  Expertise in teacher training and staff development.  Evidence of ongoing professional development  Experience of EAP and a track record of assessment and good relevant presentations and understanding of major publications would also be international tests of English highly desirable. and the benchmarking of these to University requirements. Personal  Awareness of the particular Attributes learning difficulties of Chinese students and general sensitivity to the Chinese cultural context.  Ability to balance competing demands and deadlines whilst providing clear information and priorities for staff.

Decision Making i) Taken independently - The overall strategic direction of CELE UNNC. - Financial planning and the appropriate use of CELE budgetary resources. - Timetabling and the allocation of duties to teaching and managerial CELE staff. - Appraisal and annual performance review of CELE staff. - English language screening of potential students and staff. - Chair’s action in various meetings, boards and committees. - Planning, preparation and marking as required for the delivery of personal teaching. ii) In collaboration with others - Decisions around CELE curriculum design. - Choice of which teaching materials should be used and which forms of assessment should be applied. - ‘Firefighting’ as and when problematic situations arise e.g. finding cover for absent staff; advising and occasionally disciplining students and staff. iii) Referred to your manager - Only very occasional issues that may be particularly sensitive and require higher-level guidance from the Dean/Provost/HR e.g. suspension of students and/or staff; contractual issues around staff absences; dealing with staff/student grievances and complaints.

Please quote ref. UNNC391 Closing date: 2 March 2015

Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Anwei Feng, Head of School of Education, email: Anwei [email protected]

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, the week commencing 6 April 2015.