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School: Suzhou International Foreign Language School (SIFLS)
Position: English Teacher
E-Mail: HSINTL@aol.com
Category: Full Time
Web Page: members.aol.com/HSINTL/SIFLS.html
Remote Name: 202.131.0.232
Suzhou International Foreign Language School (SIFLS) in Suzhou, China and University of Silicon Lake (USL) in Kunshan, China, invite applications for English teacher positions for the academic year of 2000-2001 starting on September 1. These two schools are part of the same organization under the same ownership.
SIFLS is a 6-year-old private boarding school. It is situated on 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds next to the Yangcheng Lake, one of the many beautiful lakes in the Suzhou area. Suzhou, often referred to as the "Oriental Venice", is an ancient city of gardens an hour away from Shanghai. There are presently 2000 students in 1st through 11th grades. The subjects taught at SIFLS are: math, biology, physics, chemistry, geography, computer science, English, Chinese, Japanese, music and physical education. The school year consists of two terms. The first term runs from September to February and the second term runs from February to July.
SIFLS is located just 3 miles from downtown Suzhou. The school has two buses that make daily runs to and from Suzhou. Taxi rides are inexpensive and of course, there is the traditional Chinese mode of transportation, the bicycle, which is supplied by the school.
Requirements: Native speaker of English, minimum bachelor's degree, commitment to teaching, teaching experience preferred, but not required. Workload: 20 hours/week Salary: RMB2,500/month for bachelor degree holders and RMB3,000/month for master degree holders Food subsidy: RMB500/month. If you choose to eat in the school cafeteria, the meals will be free, but you still receive the RMB500 food subsidy Housing: Free, air-conditioned, heated and furnished Free internet access Airfare: Round-trip ticket reimbursed upon the completion of one year of teaching The school provides Chinese language class, calligraphy class and taichi class at your request.
You may see a description and some photos of the school at <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/HSINTL/SIFLS.html">School Information and Photos</A>.
University of Silicon Lake (USL) is located in Kunshan, between Shanghai and Suzhou. The university provides daily shuttle bus service to Shanghai and Suzhou, 40 minutes each way. The following is the description of the university and its programs.
1. General Principles USL is a new university for a new century. The University, modeled on Stanford University in Silicon Valley, will provide the ideal environment for intellectual development of its students. Its primary goal will be to nurture students' talent as to develop both deep knowledge of one's field of study as well as superior professional skills.
The University will promote development of science and Chinese culture throughout the world and will act as a catalyst for development talented individuals with the focus on advanced technology.
2. The Schools The USL will have eight schools. The university's curriculum will combine academic knowledge with practical skills, and the hands-on experience in respective field will be encouraged. In accordance with this principle the priority attention will be given to Sciences, second to Design and then to Management.
According to USL's philosophy that a strong command of English language is an important vehicle to gain academic and professional knowledge, the English Language School will be a central component of the University. The curriculum will emphasize the scientific research in advanced industrial technologies. Therefore there will be four schools devoted to scientific/technological research: Biological Engineering School, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School, Environmental Engineering School, and the School of Information and Electronic Engineering. The sixth school will be the Design School responding to the needs of a modern hi-tech marketplace. The Management School will focus on training of competitive administrative and sales personnel. Finally the Law School will provide the students with the contemporary legal knowledge.
3. Program of Study The first year requirements are: English Language, Introduction to Computers, Mathematics, and Chinese. By the end of the freshmen year the students are required to pass the BEND 4, National Exam of English Language, or reach the score of 500 at TOEFL. This last requirement is introduced to insure that the students by their second year are able to take their courses in English. Also the students are required to be familiar if not fluent with computer hardware and software, including technologies such as the internet or word processing.
By their second year the students, with the assistance of the faculty members will choose their major, according to their personal talents and interests. Thereafter the students will follow the specific requirements of the School they've chosen to attend. The University will encourage students to take basic courses from other disciplines, outside their major, to promote versatility.
By the senior year (provided they've gathered enough credits) students will be required to get an internship in a campus based company, run by the faculty. University will provide an opportunity for especially gifted individuals to obtain diplomas in more than one field (majors).
4. Keeping up with the World The USL and the Morrison College in Reno, Nevada will cooperate and recognize each other's credits. The alumni of the USL will be able to receive the Morrison College diploma, and reverse will be possible as soon as the Board of Education of China approves it. Besides of adopting advanced teaching methods, the USL will introduce the newest textbooks available in the English language. Most of the courses from the second year and up will be taught in English. The Morrison University will periodically send their experienced faculty members to act as consultants.
Each of the three semesters of the academic year the USL will invite renowned experts from different countries as guest lecturers, to introduce a variety of new ideas in different technological and scientific fields.
5. Combining Study, Research, and Practical Skills The curriculum will pay equal attention to academic knowledge and practical skills. The school will create a competitive environment for the students. The faculty members will run various companies on campus in which the students will be encouraged to participate in various aspects (research, sales, management, etc.). The problems encountered during these "internships" will be brought back to the classroom, and reviewed there. Student's performance during this practical training will be an important part of his/her academic evaluation.
6. USL: Future Center of Professional and Academic Excellence USL is located in Hua Qiao area in KunShan, in Jiangsu province, near Shanghai. Because of this strategic location it will attract many professionals from the area and adjacent provinces. There are many industrial development districts in the school's vicinity, such as the Sino-Singapore Industrial Park or Pudong Special District. In the future the USL will be at the core of a dynamic high-tech industrial area, attracting many foreign and domestic companies as well as highly skilled professionals. In the near future the USL will become a center for training of individuals in management and advanced technology.
Requirements: Native speaker of English, minimum bachelor's degree, commitment to teaching, teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Workload: 20 hours a week Monday through Friday Salary: RMB2,500/month for bachelor degree holders and RMB3,000/month for master degree holders Living allowance: RMB500/month. Allowance for teaching supplies: RMB100/month Housing: Free, air-conditioned, heated and furnished one-bedroom apartment complete with color TV, telephone, kitchen, microwave and wash machine Airfare: Round-trip ticket reimbursed upon the completion of one year of teaching
If you are interested in teaching English at SIFLS or USL, please email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Yong Ho, Director of the U.S.-China Educational Exchange in Jersey City, NJ at HSINTL@aol.com. Please use "SIFLS" or "USL" as the subject heading. If you would like to speak to him in person, he can be reached at 201-432-6861.