H.B.U.T. New International Teachers Handbook
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Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China H.B.U.T. International Teachers’ Handbook 2015-2016 厚德博学求实创新 ENRICH KNOWLEDGE SEEK TRUTH MAKE INNOVATION 国际交流与合作处 DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China WELCOME TO HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (H.B.U.T.) A TIER 1, STATE OWNED UNIVERSITY, IN WUHAN, HUBEI PROVINCE, CHINA Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) is a Tier 1, state owned university, located in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province. It is a multi-disciplinary university under the direct administration of Hubei Province. HBUT offers degrees in engineering, economics, science, art design, English and management. HBUT has formed ties with universities, colleges and research institutions around the world. HBUT actively participates in international academic exchanges and has established a wide range of close collaborations with a number of high-level universities from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. HBUT currently has many undergraduate and postgraduate international cooperative programs, as well as a variety of short- term student exchange programs. A number of prestigious scholars have come to visit HBUT and delivered lectures. It offers first-class teaching, training and logistic service facilities, abundant library resources (a new library - the biggest in Wuhan), and a complete range of basic and specialized laboratories. Mrs. Amy Long, Director of Department of International Relations Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction of H.B.U.T................................................................ 1 1.1. Academic Departments and Programs in H.B.U.T..........1 1.2. Academic Departments Contacts...................................... 3 2. Department of International Relations (D.I.R.)...................... 4 2.1. Location................................................................................. 4 2.1. Administrative Personnel.................................................... 4 2.2. International Liaison Teachers........................................... 6 3. Why Going With H.B.U.T. is a Smart Choice..........................7 3.1. Benefits Package................................................................. 7 3.2. Income Tax Calculation....................................................... 8 3.3. Entertainment..................................................................... 10 3.4. Foreign Teachers' Apartment............................................11 3.5. Medical Care.......................................................................12 4. Teaching at H.B.U.T.................................................................... 13 4.1. Public Holidays 2015-2017...............................................13 4.2. Term Schedule....................................................................14 4.3. Class Times........................................................................ 16 4.4. Students & Classes........................................................... 17 4.5. Classrooms & Teaching Facilities....................................17 4.6. Curriculum & English Syllabus.........................................18 4.7. Teaching Tips - Advice from Teachers............................ 18 5. Foreign Teacher’s Duties.......................................................... 19 5.1. Teacher Attendance...........................................................19 5.2. Teaching Plans................................................................... 20 5.3. Lesson Library....................................................................20 5.4. Student Grading................................................................. 21 5.5. Classroom Attire.................................................................23 5.6. Teacher Evaluation............................................................ 23 5.7. End of the Term.................................................................. 23 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China 6. Teaching Regulations................................................................ 24 6.1. Respect the Law................................................................ 24 6.2. Infractions............................................................................25 6.3. Penalties..............................................................................27 7. D.I.R. Contact Details................................................................. 28 7.1. Department Contact Numbers and Emails.................... 28 7.2. D.I.R. Mailing Address.......................................................28 7.3. Asking for Assistance........................................................ 29 8. Travel Information.......................................................................30 8.1. Transportation.....................................................................30 8.2. Travelling Around............................................................... 30 9. Daily Matters.................................................................................31 9.1. Phones & SIM Cards.........................................................31 9.2. Banking & Money Transfer............................................... 31 9.3. Mail Delivery....................................................................... 32 Useful Chinese Words and Phrases APPENDIX University Location University Map University Campus Main Buildings Classrooms Teacher’s Apartment Your Feedback 1. Suggestion form Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China 1. Introduction of H.B.U.T. 1.1. Academic Departments and Programs in H.B.U.T. Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) currently has 15 schools: 1. Faculty of Light Industry 2. School of Mechanical Engineering 3. School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 4. School of Computer Science 5. School of Civil Engineering & Architecture 6. School of Art & Design 7. School of Industrial Design 8. School of Economics & Management 9. School of Marxism 10. School of Foreign Languages 11. School of Science 12. School of Sports & Physical Education 13. Vocational Normal School 14. School of Continuing Education 15. School of International Education Under H.B.U.T., there are also 2 independent schools: 1. Business College 2. School of Engineering & Technology 1 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China Based on some of these schools, HBUT has developed the following international joint programs: Sino-Canadian Program: 3+1 Model - School of Economics & Management Sino-German Program: 2+2 Model - School of Civil Engineering Sino-French Program: 4+2 Model - School of Civil Engineering Sino-Czech Program: 2+3 Model - School of Economics & Management Sino-U.S. Program: 3+1 Model - School of Art & Design, School of Industrial Design Sino-British Program: 3+1 Model - School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering Notes: "3+1 Model" means the students study for 3 years at HBUT and 1 year at the corresponding university abroad. During the first 3 years in HBUT, the students take both their major courses and language courses. The language courses are designed to improve their foreign language level so that they are qualified to live and study in a foreign language environment abroad. The international teachers teach in the above joint programs or in the School of Foreign Languages or School of Engineering & Technology. 2 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China 1.2. Academic Departments Contacts Contact Phone E-Mail Faculty of Light Industry 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Mechanical 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Engineering School of Electrical & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Electronic Engineering School of Computer 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Science School of Art & Design 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Industrial Design 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Economics & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Management School of Marxism 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Foreign 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Languages School of Science 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Sports & Physical 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education Vocational Normal School 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Continuing 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education School of International 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education Business College 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn School of Engineering & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Technology 3 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China 2. Department of International Relations (D.I.R.) 2.1. Location The new Department of International Relations (D.I.R.) office is located in the Administration building, in the south part of the campus. 2.1. Administrative Personnel Amy Long - Director Responsibilities: Sabrina Ma - Section Chief, International Programs Responsibilities: 4 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China Jason Hong - Office Manager Responsibilities: Cherry Shan - Coordinator of International Teachers Responsibilities: 5 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China 2.2. International Liaison Teachers All Foreign teachers are considered part of the D.I.R. In addition, there are three part-time administrative coordinators (current foreign teachers): Dan Churchman ([email protected]) Diane Berthelot ([email protected]) Charlie Slovak ([email protected]) If you have any concerns related to your life in China, you might prefer to approach one of the coordinators first for their advice or ask for your student assistant help or