International Faculty; Department of English emphasis in English Composition

Department

English and Modern Languages

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

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.

The role requires ability to provide proof of a minimum of 24 months full‑time teaching experience, eligibility to legally work in the United States, and ability to apply for and receive a Z visa, residence permit, and work permit in China.

• Master’s degree in English, TEFL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics; MFA in Writing from a regionally accredited university.
• Proof of at least 24 months full‑time teaching experience.
• Eligibility to legally work in the United States and ability to obtain a Chinese work visa.

• Ph.D. in English, TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics from a regionally accredited university, CELTA, or equivalent certification.
• One to three years experience teaching college composition and/or ESL/EFL writing.
• Familiarity with teaching ESL/EFL students, especially Chinese students.
• Prior experience working abroad.
• Strong teaching, communication, and cross‑cultural skills.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems;
  Blackboard is our LMS in China.

Instructor (MA/MFA) or Assistant Professor (Ph.D.)

2026 Spring Semester or  Academic Year

$40,000 USD for Instructor; $43,000 for Assistant Professor

• Transportation to China to begin the semester.
• $3,000 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 all types of faculty, including international faculty teaching abroad.

• Housing in the faculty apartment complex located on the Sias campus, with furniture, air conditioning, and Western‑style toilets.
• Meals available for purchase in the faculty dining hall, with selection of Western and Chinese options; a food stipend is provided to help cover some expenses.
• Holidays as stipulated by laws of China, as well as most typical Western holidays.
• Gym, indoor pool, spa, and other fitness facilities available for a membership fee.
• Culture and historical experiences sponsored by Sias in China.
• Exposure to a diverse international community of faculty, students, and visitors.

• Housing provided on the SNU campus with furnishings, kitchen, flat‑screen TV, and air conditioning; a stipend for Internet access.
• Bathrooms include Western‑style toilets and a washing machine.
• Spouses and children allowed to live with FHSU faculty members stationed at SNU.
• Holidays as stipulated by the laws of China.
• Gym, indoor pool, spa, and other fitness facilities available for a fee.
• Exposure to a diverse international community of faculty, students, and visitors.

This position entails teaching four sections (up to 30 students in each section) per semester of courses taught by the English department, following the FHSU Department of English policies and procedures. Course overload opportunities are optional. The faculty member will deliver all courses in English and will participate in department and university service, with teaching accounting for 90% and service for 10% of duties.

To apply, submit an electronic application through the FHSU portal.

• Cover letter, CV, and two current letters of recommendation (no older than one year), submitted as one PDF.
• Confidential recommendation letters may be sent…