International Faculty; Department of English with an emphasis in English Composition

Department English and Modern Languages Job Posting Title International Faculty; Department of English with an emphasis in English Composition Job Description Ongoing recruitment for full-time Instructors of English (teaching Composition) on annual international assignment for Fort Hays State University (FHSU) stationed at Zhengzhou Sias University in Henan Province, China, or Shenyang Normal University (SNU) in Liaoning Province, China, with opportunity for annual renewal.

Each FHSU faculty position in China is an annual assignment as a non-tenure-track instructor, subject to annual review, with the possibility of continuation. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in English, TEFL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; MFA in Writing from a regionally accredited university. Must be able to provide proof of a minimum of 24 months of full-time teaching experience. Successful candidates must be eligible to legally work in the United States and be able to apply for and receive a Z visa, residence permit, and work permit in China.

Candidates must meet employment regulations to work legally in China with a Chinese work visa, which has age restrictions (currently, no work visas are being issued to foreigners over the age of 60 except in extraordinary circumstances), background check restrictions (applicants with DUI/DWI or other such infractions are not issued a work permit), various health history requirements, and education authentication with an original university diploma, among other documents.

Work visas are not issued to foreign applicants who cannot provide authentication and proof of educational background. FHSU will outline these processes and assist in acquiring and paying for these documents. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics from a regionally accredited university, CELTA, or equivalent certification. One to three years experience in teaching college composition and /or ESL/EFL writing is preferred.

Familiarity with teaching ESL/EFL students, international students, especially Chinese students Prior experience working abroad. Strong teaching, communication, and cross-cultural skills. Practiced use of Learning Management Systems (Blackboard is our LMS in China). Rank: Instructor (MA/MFA) or Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) Appointment Date: 2026 Spring Semester or 2026-2027 Academic Year Application Deadline:  This posting will be used to develop a pool of qualified faculty for our international positions located in China.

This is an ongoing recruitment, and when you apply, you are submitting your application documents to that applicant pool. When the need arises to hire a new faculty member, applicants with complete applications already in the pool will have priority status for consideration and interviews. Salary: $40,000 USD for Instructor; $43,000 for Assistant Professor Benefits: Benefits Provided by Fort Hays State University: Transportation to China to begin the semester.

$3000 stipend for return travel on the faculty member’s own schedule at the end of the academic year. Health, retirement, and associated benefits package. $200 one-time payment for costs associated with obtaining work permits. The FHSU Faculty Development Fund is available to our cross-border faculty. Faculty Development is defined as any activity that encourages faculty to acquire knowledge, skills, techniques, and attitudes to provide quality teaching and develop research/scholarly/creative activity and effective service at Fort Hays State University.

All types of FHSU faculty are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Faculty Development Fund, including adjunct, non-tenure track, tenure track, tenured, program specialists, and international faculty teaching abroad. http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ Additional Benefits Provided by Zhengzhou Sias University: H ousing in the faculty apartment complex located on the Sias campus.

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