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Institution: Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2018-12-10 Expired
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Category: Academic | Faculty/Division: Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art | School: Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art | Department: BIFCA | Location: China | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 06 Jan 2019 |   The Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art (BIFCA) based in Wuhan, China, is a collaboration between Wuhan Textile University and Birmingham City University. It is one of only a handful of such partnerships. BIFCA offers a unique cross-cultural experience and provides an excellent environment for innovative teaching. Students successfully completing their programmes at BIFCA gain a dual award from both BCU and WTU. With a series of innovative, technologically driven and professionally oriented programmes BIFCA represents the new era of quality-oriented, collaborative TNE, responsive to the needs of all stakeholders. Students are able to choose between studying their whole programme in China or studying part in China and completing their programme at BCU. BIFCA offers three programmes of study; Digital Media Technology, Landscape Architecture and Visual Communication. BIFCA also provides English Language programmes to support students. BIFCA is now entering its third year, its teaching commitment is expanding, and we are seeking lecturers across the aforementioned areas to contribute to its continuing development. The positions offer a unique opportunity to live and work in a popular part of China on a 2 year fixed term contract. Digital Media Technology You must be able to show demonstrable experience/ expertise in a selection of the following areas and have a core experience of applied technology (audio, video technology, graphics or software development). You should also have experience of preparation of teaching material and planning technical course activities. Audio and Video Technology Programming/scripting (html, JavaScript, Python) 3D Modelling and Animation Video Editing and Production Web Application development Qualifications / Experience A technology-based university degree at BSc (or equiv.) level with a Masters (MSc) preferred. A recognised English Language Teaching Qualification (E.g.: Cambridge CELTA / Trinity). Relevant teaching experience, with preferred experience in management and delivery of undergraduate programmes. Experience with IELTS materials and testing procedures Preferred experience working with international students (ideally Chinese / East Asian). Some knowledge of Mandarin Chinese would be advantageous Benefits: The provision of free on-campus accommodation or housing allowance Birmingham City University Pension Assistance with securing a work visa for China. One international round-trip flight p/y Personal development and training, plus opportunities to gain managerial experience. 40 holiday day’s p/y to be taken in summer (late July-August) and winter (late January-February). Campus Life - Within a 300m radius of your apartment: Two university canteens (meals average 5-15RMB/£0.5-1.50), a gym (1,800RMB per year/£203), a small supermarket, the BIFCA offices and classrooms, a small mall, a pharmacy, sports facilities and two street food markets. Nearby: Wall Mart/Carrefour (1km), Bars (2km), Cinema (30RMB/£3.40), Malls and shopping centres (2-3km). Opportunities to Save & Cost of Living: On average, prices in Wuhan are 40% cheaper than those in Birmingham.




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