Teach English, Study and Live in China, While Earning a Master’s Degree

Teach English, study and live in China, while earning a Master’s degree from Concordia University

English instructors/professors needed for K-12 schools, colleges and universities in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Kunming, China! Placement location is dependent upon your concentration choice with us.

China Employment Benefits:

• Monthly salary (amount is dependent upon qualifications and placement locations)

• Housing or housing allowance

• Legal work visa in China

• Reimbursement of round economy class air ticket (China-US)

Please note that this is a Master's degree program that incorporates one-year salaried English teaching positions in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Kunming and their neighboring cities, which are among China’s most important historical, intellectual, cultural and financial centers. Compensation details are shown below. You will have three concentrations to choose from: International Business, International Education and International Development. International Education and International Business students will be placed in Shanghai, Hangzhou and the nearby cities. International Development students will be placed in Kunming, southwest part of China and are expected to participate in local development projects.

All enrolled students are required to spend a summer semester on our Irvine campus. Afterwards, you head to China and immediately start living, working and studying in China. MAIS prepares you to work in China, conduct research for your Capstone Project, and negotiate living on your own in a new culture with our ground support and support from our China office.

As a result, you will have unique opportunities to build personal and business relationships; globalize your professional resume with international experience and expertise; travel to ancient destinations, futuristic metropolises and cultural wonders; discover and pursue new interests, passions, and dreams.

Program at a glance:

• Academic degree program (MA degree) with Concordia University Irvine

• Concurrent China employment with full benefits (teaching English or teaching a subject of your strength in English)

• Cities to work at in China: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Kunming and other cities

• Three concentrations to choose from: International Business, International Education and International Development

• Accelerated program: can complete in 12-18 months

• One summer semester on US campus, with the rest of the semesters in China

• Supervision and support from our representative office in China

• TESOL certificate awarded before going to China

• No prior Mandarin language skills required (proficient Mandarin-speaking applicants will benefit by opting out of the Mandarin course, though)

• Cohort-based program that starts every June

• Networking opportunities and more

• Field thesis research in China

• No GRE/GMAT required

Ideal applicants:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree before cohort start in June, 2015;

• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA

• Are native English speakers or equivalent

• Background clearance by FBI or equivalent for teaching/ interacting with students

• Desire to teach in a new cultural settings

• Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead

• Possess cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character

• Military veterans are welcome to apply, too. Post 9/11 GI Bill approved institution with BAH. included.

Application process:

To apply, submit the following items:

1. Admissions application-https://app.cui.edu (International applicants complete paper app)

2. Application fee

3. Official transcripts from each school attended

4. Resume

5. Statement of Intent/Personal Essay

6. Two recommendation letters- one academic and one professional

7. Copy of undergraduate diploma

8. Copy of valid passport (used for job placement)

9. One passport photo (used for visa application)

Application materials can be mailed to:

Concordia University Irvine

Graduate and Adult Admissions Office

1530 Concordia West

Irvine, CA 92612-3203

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline is March 1, 2015.

Contact Info:

Marsha Castillo, MAIS Recruiter and Program Coordinator: Marsha.Castillo@cui.edu