Faculty Positions in International Journalism and Communication

About the University

Zhejiang Yuexiu University is a full-time undergraduate institution approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Located in the historically and culturally rich city of Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, the university benefits from an advantageous geographical location. It is only 1.5 hours by train from Shanghai and approximately 40 minutes by car from Hangzhou International Airport. The university operates two campuses—Jishan and Jinghu—located about 25 minutes apart by car.

Zhejiang Yuexiu University comprises 14 schools, including:

• School of English Studies
• School of Asian Studies
• School of European Studies
• School of International Business
• School of Digital Commerce
• School of Cyber Communication
• School of Chinese Studies
• School of Hospitality Management
• EIT-DSCC
• School of Applied Foreign Languages
• School of Art
• School of Marxism
• School for International Chinese Programs
• School for Continuing Education

The university offers 51 undergraduate programs across six disciplines: literature, engineering, economics, management, arts, and education.

It is the leading institution in Zhejiang Province in terms of foreign language offerings, with courses in 17 languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Indonesian, Thai, Czech, Turkish, Polish, Persian, and Hindi. The university boasts robust resources and a strong reputation in foreign language education. Currently, over 100 international faculty members from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, and Japan are teaching on campus. 

Basic Recruitment Requirements and Conditions

• Applicants must comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, be in good health, and have no criminal record.
• Foreign teachers involved in language teaching should, in principle, teach their native language and possess at least a bachelor’s degree or higher from a university in their home country. They should also:
  • Have a minimum of two years of teaching experience, or
  • Hold a degree in education, language, or teaching disciplines, or
  • Possess a teaching qualification from their home country, or
  • Hold a recognized international TEFL certificate.
• Foreign teachers engaged in non-language professional courses must hold a master’s degree or higher and have relevant professional and industry experience. (Note: Non-native English speakers must provide a relevant language teaching certificate.)
• Applicants should be under the age of 60. However, age restrictions may be relaxed for candidates who meet Class A talent requirements.
• Applicants with previous teaching experience in China must:
  • Have complied with the management of their previous institution, and
  • Have no history of malicious resignation.
• Applicants must not have personality defects, bad habits, or illnesses that would be unsuitable for teaching.

Workload and Salary Benefits

• Teaching Hours: Each foreign teacher is required to teach 16 classes per week. Additional teaching hours beyond the stipulated requirement will be compensated separately.
• Salary: The salary package includes a monthly salary, meal allowance, airfare reimbursement, and seniority allowance. Salary standards are based on the teacher’s technical position or educational qualifications. Those who achieve academic outcomes may receive additional rewards per university policies.
• Accommodation: The university provides free apartments equipped with basic furniture and appliances.
• Insurance: The university will purchase commercial insurance for foreign teachers as required.
• Holidays: Foreign teachers are entitled to Chinese public holidays, along with winter and summer vacations as per school regulations.
• Foreign Teacher Community: Activities include Chinese language classes, calligraphy lessons, and short-term travel for team building.

Note: Foreign teachers with outstanding research achievements may negotiate their salary package with the university.

Application Materials

• Personal resume
• Copy of a valid passport page
• Copy of the highest degree certificate and other relevant certificates
• Relevant work proofs
• Electronic photo (2-inch, white background)

Contact Information

• Addresses:
  • Jishan Campus: No. 428, Kuaiji Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
  • Jinghu Campus: No. 2801, Qunxian Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
• Contact Person: Ms. Zhou
• Phone: 0575-89114087 or 18888702600
• Email: [email protected]
• Official Website:http://www.zyufl.edu.cn/