Q & A
Q: What is the name of your university?
A: Huaibei Normal University.
Q: Where is your university located?
A: It is located in Huaibei City, Anhui Province, P. R. China.
Q: What is the salary range for foreign teachers?
A: Currently 4000 - 5000 yuan (RMB) a month depending on applicants¡¯ degrees and work experiences. Negotiable in special cases. May change with the fluctuation of different factors.
Q: What percentage is taken from the teacher¡¯s pay for taxes?
A: Currently no.
Q: Is airfare reimbursed? If so, how much and when?
A: Yes, whole of round tickets and one is reimbursed by the end of the first semester, the other before leaving.
Q: Are accommodations provided for the teacher? What type (apartment/dormitory) and how far is it from the school?
A: Yes, a fully-furnished apartment of 60-70 m2 (with two bedrooms, one sitting room, one kitchen and one bathroom) is provided, the apartment is on campus with 8-10 minute walk to the classrooms. (for accommodation pictures see ¡°accommodations for FTs¡± on the website)
Q: Will someone from the school pick the teacher up from the airport?
A: Yes.
Q: What is the closest airport to the school?
A: Guanyin Airport in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province which is about 80 km from Huaibei. Foreign teachers are supposed to fly from the place of departure to Pudong International Airport in Shanghai or the Capital International Airport in Beijing and then take a plane to Xuzhou or a train to Huaibei.
Q: What type of classes (oral, written) will the teacher be teaching?
A: Spoken English, English Listening, English Reading, English Writing.
Q: How old will the students be?
A: 18 - 23.
Q: How long is a teaching period?
A: 45 minutes.
Q: What time do classes start?
A: 8:00 in the morning and 2:30 (2:00 during wintertime) in the afternoon.
Q: What time do classes end?
A: 11:40 in the morning and 6: 10 (5:40 during wintertime) in the afternoon.
Q: How many hours per week will the teacher be teaching?
A: 16 - 18.
Q: In addition to teaching hours, how many hours of preparation/office time will the teacher need to complete per week?
A: Preparation time is up to different teachers, and office time on temporary needs.
Q: In addition to teaching students, what additional duties is the teacher expected to perform?
A: Communicating with the Chinese English teachers in a free style.
Q: Is medical insurance provided to the teacher? If so, how much per month will it cost the teacher?
A: Medical care of simple diseases is insured.
Q: Will the teacher have a Z visa before departing for China?
A: Yes.
Q: School Website?
A: www.chnu.edu.cn
Q: Foreign teachers¡¯ email addresses (who has been teaching in your school already)?
A: They will be provided on demand and with the foreign teachers¡¯ consent.
Q: Contacts (person and telephone)?
A: Mr. Zhou Qijia; +86-561-3803342 (office)
Q: What is the CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT like, which is issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, P. R. China?
A: Click to download: CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.doc
