Job SummaryReference number184511Job familyAcademicContract statusFull-TimeClosing time2026-04-17Salary450190 RMB to 592815 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performanceJoin a unique British University in China.The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years. We are looking for a qualified and committed Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for Pre-Sessionals to join the Centre for English Language Education.Centre for English Language Education (CELE)Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China. With over 120 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is currently supporting students on UNNC Preliminary Year, Pre-Sessionals, summer schools and In-sessional language and academic skills support programmes.Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified educators and leaders having both managerial and teaching experience in higher education relevant to the position.The Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes for Pre-Sessionals will be responsible for the management of a suite of Pre-Sessional programmes delivered by CELE including existing and new Pre-Sessional programmes. The Senior Tutor will have a strong EAP background and will be actively involved in issues around curriculum design, delivery and assessment, typically having module convener responsibility for the Pre-Sessional modules. The Senior Tutor will also have a leadership role in the strategic planning, organisation and delivery of expanding Pre-Sessional programmes within CELE and will represent CELE in liaising with stakeholders. They would ideally have a proven record of effective project management in curriculum design and leadership. The successful candidate will also directly line manage teams of up to 10 individual academic staff and is responsible for carrying out classroom observations of teaching, as well as conducting annual staff performance reviews. Delivery of teaching on Pre-Sessional courses will also be required.How To ApplyApplicants are required to formally apply online via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) 17 April 2026 at: (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184511/) for the position. Only on-line applications made at (http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn) will be accepted. Applicants need to supply cover letter addressing person specifications from the job role profile and a CV.Interviews will take place F2F in Ningbo where possible or by Teams and likely interview dates will be May/June 2026, but are subject to change.Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Deputy Head of CELE, Ms. Shayna Kozuch, at ***@***.*** Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office – Email: ***@***.*** (Please quote job ref. 184511).Closing date: 23:59 Beijing Time, Friday 17th April 2026Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

Successful applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. TESOL), and substantial university level teaching experience in international settings, with proven experience in course/academic project development and management, leading teams and prioritizing work to strict deadlines.