Teaching in China!
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Sonoma State University School of Extended Education is
pleased to be offering two
opportunities for members of the university community to teach
in Shanghai, China at
Shanghai Sanda Institute. Teach your own language. Experience another
life. Learn Teach Explore Travel Where could your sense of adventure
take you?
For more information contact:
Sonoma State American Language Institute
707-664-2742 or ssali@sonoma.edu
School of Extended Education
Sonoma State American Language Institute
1801
E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707.664.2394
www.sonoma.edu/exed/ssali
Teaching English Conversation and Oral Skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- Native English fluency
- Two letters of recommendation
- Completion of Sonoma State University short TEFL (Teaching English
as a Foreign Language) course offered in June, 2006.
This requirement
can be waived if the applicant has completed one of the following
or the equivalent: Sonoma State University TESL Certificate or
the School for International Training (SIT) TESOL Certificate (available
at Sonoma State University)
 Compensation:
- Enrollment in 1-2 courses/semester at Shanghai Sanda Institute – for
example Chinese, Chinese Culture, Chinese
Economy, Chinese Law. Courses taught in English. Certificate
awarded upon successful completion.
- Stipend to cover living expenses in the amount of RMB 3000
(@$370) per month plus free lunch on workdays
- Travel allowance between Shanghai and California in the amount
of $650
- Free medical care at the campus clinic and medical care at
hospitals off-campus up to RMB 1000 (@$120) per year
- Touring allowance of RMB 1100 (@$133) given at the end of
each semester
- RMB 100 (@$12) per semester for internet expenses
- Two-bedroom on-campus furnished apartment, 2 occupants/apartment
- Office space on campus with computer
Responsibilities:
- Be a member of the Shanghai Sanda Institute faculty/
staff for a period of two semesters – for a total
of 36 weeks
- Academic year begins in late August
- Be present on campus 5 days/week, with activities to include:
- Teaching English conversation and oral skills -
12 class hours/week
- Supervising extracurricular activities – 4
hours/week
- Holding office hours
- Taking Chinese languageand culture classes
- Preparing for lessons
- Coordinating with other teachers
- Attend 1-2 courses in Chinese language and culture
per semester. Tuition waived.
Short TEFL
course to be offered in June, 2005 – This course
will help prepare participants to teach English conversation and
Oral Skills
in China. This course will include demonstrations, theory, and practice.
Participants will receive a packet of teaching and reference materials.
A portion of the course will be dedicated to learning about Chinese
culture, the Chinese educational system, and the structure of the
Chinese language.
Cost: $500
Teaching
English, Teacher Training,
and Other Courses on a Short-TermBasis
 Requirements:
- Member of the Sonoma State University Faculty
- Submission of course proposal to be approved by Shanghai
Sanda Institute
- Letter of recommendation from the Dean of the appropriate
school at SSU Compensation:
- Travel allowance between Shanghai and California in the amount
of $650
- Two-bedroom on-campus furnished apartment, 2 occupants/apartment
- Free meals on campus
- Office space on campus with computer
- Full Professor shall receive RMB 6000 (@$725)
- Associate Professor shall receive RMB 5000 (@$604)
- Assistant Professor shall receive RMB 4000 (@$483)
- Experienced Adjunct Instructor shall receive RMB 4000 (@$483)
Compensation:
- Travel allowance between Shanghai and California in the
amount of $650
- Two-bedroom on-campus furnished apartment, 2 occupants/apartment
- Free meals on campus
- Office space on campus with computer
- Full Professor shall receive RMB 6000 ($725)
- Associate Professor shall receive RMB 5000 ($604)
- Assistant Professor shall receive RMB 4000 ($483)
- Experienced Adjunct Instructor shall receive RMB 4000 ($483)
Responsibilities:
- Teach one 3-unit course consisting of 36 hours of classes
- Number of weeks to present the course to be determined
Note: Conversions from Chinese currency to US dollars is subject
to change.
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