BYU seeks couples to teach in China
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The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at BYU is seeking qualified couples and individuals to teach at highly respected universities in the People's Republic of China during the 2012-13 academic year.
Although most teachers are hired to teach oral and written English, there is an increasing need for professionals with experience in the fields of linguistics, business, law, economics, science, culture and literature.
While formal teaching experience is recommended, it is not required for placement nor are Chinese language skills — all classes are taught in English.
Applicants must be active members of the Church, have university degrees, be in a secure financial situation, have excellent emotional and physical health and be age 65 or younger with no childcare responsibilities.
Teaching in China is an academic service activity, and teachers are expected to exemplify high moral values, professionalism and integrity.
Assignments are for 11 months beginning August 2012 and include an intense two-week orientation at BYU.
Chinese universities provide teachers with adequate housing and a small living stipend.
Airfare is also provided for the participants.
Completed applications for the 2012-13 academic year must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
Kennedy Center teacher nominees' names will be sent to Chinese universities around March 1.
All selected teachers will participate in a mandatory two-week, 100-hour, TEFL training program at the Kennedy Center prior to leaving for China.
They will also attend a mid-year, in-service conference in Hong Kong where teaching materials will be exchanged and the progress of each teacher will be assessed.
Teachers are currently placed at 19 partner universities in nine cities in China. More than 1,200 people have participated in the program since 1989.
Applications may be obtained by writing to China Teachers Program, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, Brigham Young University, 220 HRCB, Provo, Utah, 84604; 801-422-5321; china_teachers@byu.edu, or online at kennedy.byu.edu/chinateachers.
