🏫 AIFE
📍Chongqing, China
💰 Competitive Salary

Job Description:

International Academic Lecturer (EAP)
China
Posted by: AIFE
Contact: careers@aemg.com.au
ONSITE Position in China
Term: Full Time engagement with August 2026 start for Autumn Semester
Why This Role Matters
At the Australia Institute of Future Education (AIFE), we exist to empower academic professionals around the world through high‑quality, relevant professional development, delivered by leading education practitioners using blended, progressive teaching methods. Our mission is to help early‑ and mid‑career academics reach their full career potential and become leaders within their institutions and communities.
As an International Academic EAP, you play a key role in this mission. By supporting university students in China to develop strong academic English foundations, you help open pathways to international learning, global mobility and long‑term academic success. You'll collaborate with supportive colleagues, engage with motivated students and contribute to an educational experience that aligns with AIFE's vision of uplifting global academic capability and inspiring lifelong learning.
This is a role for educators who value cultural exchange, meaningful student impact, and the chance to be part of a growing international higher‑education ecosystem.
What You'll Do
You'll teach AIFE's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curriculum to first-third year university students. Your days will include:
Delivering prepared lessons that build students' academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
Working in a friendly co‑teaching model with a Chinese colleague
Encouraging students through tutorials, English‑corner activities and day‑to‑day conversations
Supporting students as they prepare for AIFE's Direct Entry Program (DEP), which helps them transition to overseas universities
Working collaboratively as part of the AIFE/AEMG branch community on campus
You'll have clear curricula, aligned assessments and supportive teams, so you can focus on teaching and connecting with your students.
Your Weekly Rhythm
This is a full‑time role: 38 hours per week
18 - 20 hours teaching in the classroom
18 - 20 hours non‑teaching work, such as planning, marking, tutorials, co‑teacher meetings, English Corner and professional development
Class schedules are set at the beginning of each semester and follow a familiar university rhythm - some days are busier, others are lighter.
A Supportive Teaching Model
You will never be left to figure things out alone. AIFE uses a co‑teaching approach, pairing you with a Chinese Teacher who teaches alternating lessons in the same course. This brings together both local understanding and international academic skills - a blend students truly benefit from.
On campus, you will have access to:
Branch Managers
Course Leaders
Chinese Teachers and Learning Facilitators
A full academic team behind the curriculum
Everyone speaks fluent English and knows what it's like to work across cultures.
Who We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Eligibility for a Chinese Z visa (native English speaker from AUS/NZ/UK/IRE/USA/CAN/SA)
An English‑teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA minimum)
A Master's degree
At least 3 years of EAP teaching experience, ideally in a university setting
Strong classroom engagement skills and a student‑centred approach
Confidence using a learning management system (LMS)
A collaborative, adaptable, team‑focused mindset
Contract, Pay & Benefits
You'll join AIFE as an Independent Contractor, with a monthly payment in Australian Dollars (AUD).
What's included:
One year contract - Consisting of: 40 weeks of teaching and 12 weeks out of semester work
Starting salary: $5,000+ AUD per month (depending on experience)
Contract completion increments
Flight + visa reimbursements
Discretionary bonus based on completion of work and performance
Free on‑campus accommodation (utilities not included)
Paid induction and ongoing personal development
Opportunities to contribute to future curriculum development
Where You Might Teach
AIFE places teachers across a range of culturally rich and welcoming cities:
Chongqing - Harbin - Qinghuangdao - Xi'an - Jinan - Qingdao - Nanjing - Qufu - Taizhou (Jiangsu) - Lingshui (Hainan)
What This Experience Offers You
Teaching in China is more than a job - it's a chance to:
Build deep, meaningful relationships with students
Experience Chinese culture as part of a local community
Explore diverse cities and regions
Grow your teaching practice in a supportive, cross‑cultural environment
Make a lasting impact on students preparing for their future abroad
How to Apply
If this role feels right for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email us with your interest and we will send you the link to formally apply.
Once we receive your formal application you will be sent some information on our recruitment process so you can clearly understand the steps and requirements/documents we need for your application to progress.
All applications will be reviewed and assessed as they are received.
Please note that our recruitment team is based in Melbourne, Australia so email is our preferred method of communication due to the varying time zones.
Questions? Reach out anytime at careers@aemg.com.au
To apply, email careers@aemg.com.au