Part-Time Language Teachers (Chinese) - Candidate Pool

Teaches Chinese to adult learners on a part-time basis, preparing and facilitating lessons, correcting assignments, monitoring progress and providing feedback. The role also administers assessments, contributes to curriculum development and supports language-examination and teacher-training activities.

• Prepare and teach Chinese language and communication skills courses at all levels via in-person, online, or hybrid modality
• Assess students' performances and provide individual and group feedback
• Administer courses in the LMS including attendance and grading records
• Develop new Chinese language courses (including self-study courses) and learning materials using innovative instructional technology
• Design language learning assessments and grade proficiency exams per established guidelines
• Monitor student progress and suggest learning strategies on a weekly basis
• Provide final student evaluations and attendance reports at end of each term

• Minimum 5 years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language to adults in a multicultural setting
• At least 3 years of recent experience in curriculum development, language examination design, or language teacher training
• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in language studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication, or education/pedagogy — OR first-level degree plus 2 additional years of qualifying experience
• Expert level of competence in Chinese (oral and written) per UN Language Framework
• Advanced knowledge of English

• Experience using e-learning tools, LMS, online collaboration tools, and social media for language teaching desirable
• Experience at international level in a multicultural environment highly desirable
• Post-degree training in second or foreign language teaching highly desirable

• Chinese language instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Language examination design
• Student assessment and feedback
• Course administration and record keeping

• Moodle (LMS)
• E-learning platforms
• Online Collaboration Tools

• Contract duration linked to language learning calendar and length of assigned courses
• Work may be in-person at UN Headquarters New York or remote; hybrid arrangements possible