The Language Center at National Dong Hwa University (Hualien, Taiwan) is inviting applications for one position at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR or higher in the following areas of specialization: English as a Second Language (ESL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, English Literature, Science and Engineering, or Management.

Starting Date

        February 1, 2023 (Spring Semester, Academic Year 2022/2023)

Qualifications

1. PhD in ESL, EAP, ESP, TESOL, English Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, English Literature, Science and Engineering, Management, or other related fields from a higher education institution recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, or
2. Native speakers of English with a doctoral degree and experience in EMI (English Medium Instruction) teaching
3. This position is granted by the Ministry of Education for the Program on Bilingual Education for Students in College. According to the regulations, an applicant of this position shall not be a current full-time teacher or researcher within the staffing complement of a public/private college or an academic research institution in Taiwan.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach General English, EAP, and ESP courses and conduct researches in related areas
2. Assist in promoting the Bilingual Education Program and EMI teaching and curricular planning
3. Assist in organizing and promoting language learning activities of the Language Center
4. Serve concurrent administrative positions and do related administrative works

Salary

1. The statutory monthly salary for a full-time assistant professor is from NT$73,640 to NT$93,990. Please also refer to the Salary Scale for Faculty Members in Public Tertiary Education Institutions (公立大專教師薪資明細表).
2. The additional salary includes allowances, health insurance, an annual bonus, and so on.
3. More information (Teacher Remuneration Act) is available at https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=H0150046

Required Documents

1. Cover letter
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae (including the list of publications and EAP/ESP course outlines)
3. Transcripts as well as undergraduate and graduate degree diplomas (Note: Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas from other countries must be certified by the Republic of China Embassies and Missions Abroad. Please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-202-6147-6f990-2.html for more information.)
4. Doctoral dissertation and research publications in the past 3 years
5. At least three letters of recommendation
6. Other relevant supporting materials such as professional certificate(s) in teaching English and evidence of effective teaching (if available)
7. Application form (please see the attachment and send as a Word document)

Please send the required documents as PDF files or the share link of the required documents in a cloud folder (e.g. Google Drive) via e-mail to the Language Center at LC@gms.ndhu.edu.tw with the subject line as “Application for EMI Assistant Professor: Applicant’s name”

Recommendation letters should be directly sent by the referrers themselves via e-mail to LC@gms.ndhu.edu.tw with the subject line as “Application for EMI Assistant Professor: Applicant’s name + Recommendation letter”

Application Deadline

September 30, 2022

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Contact Information

Any inquiries about this position, please email our assistant Ms. Emma Lin at LC@gms.ndhu.edu.tw or call +886-3-890-5492.

Language Center website: https://lc.ndhu.edu.tw/

National Dong Hwa University website: https://www.ndhu.edu.tw/?Lang=en