At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead English language support for international students in China and ensure high academic standards.
- Company: University of Wolverhampton, a leader in transnational education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for international travel, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on quality education and international collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' academic journeys and enhance global partnerships.
- Qualifications: Experience in academic leadership and knowledge of English language curriculum design.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting an Academic Lead - English Language Support (China) to provide academic leadership for in-country English language support across Transnational Education programmes in Mainland China. Based within the Global Opportunities Office, this senior academic role focuses on curriculum design, assessment standards, moderation processes, and quality assurance for EAP modules and Pre-sessional English provision. The position supports China-based partnerships by ensuring that academic and language standards align with University regulations, CEFR expectations, and IELTS equivalency frameworks. The role also includes periodic international travel to China, particularly between June and October.
Key responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership for in-country English language support for Transnational Education programmes in Mainland China
- Oversee EAP modules and Pre-sessional English provision
- Ensure curriculum design and assessment processes align with University regulations, CEFR, and IELTS equivalency frameworks
- Lead curriculum development and review activities
- Support assessment design, standardisation, and moderation
- Chair assessment review meetings
- Liaise with external examiners
- Approve and support local tutors
- Monitor student outcomes and progression standards
- Produce annual quality reports
- Contribute to the strategic development of English language pathways across China-based partners
- Undertake periodic international travel to China between June and October
Requirements
- Experience in academic leadership
- Academic credibility in English language support
- Knowledge of curriculum design and review
- Experience with assessment, moderation, and standardisation processes
- Understanding of CEFR and IELTS equivalency frameworks
- Ability to support and approve local tutors
- Capacity to monitor academic outcomes and progression standards
- Ability to contribute to strategic development activities
- Willingness to travel internationally to China periodically
Why this role matters
This role supports the delivery of consistent academic and language standards across international partnerships in China. Strong leadership in curriculum design and assessment helps ensure students receive high-quality English language preparation that aligns with institutional and international expectations. The position also contributes to the development of sustainable academic partnerships and progression opportunities within transnational education.
Academic Lead - English Language Support (China) in Wolverhampton employer: Uniglobaltechnologies
The University of Wolverhampton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters academic excellence and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, the role of Academic Lead - English Language Support provides opportunities for professional growth through leadership in curriculum design and international collaboration. Located within the vibrant Global Opportunities Office, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values diversity and encourages meaningful contributions to transnational education.
