International Program Center
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International
Program Center
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Deputy Hall 103
Phone: 218.755.4096
Fax: 218.755.2074
e-mail: studyabroad@bemidjistate.edu
Mailing Address:
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE #13
Bemidji, MN 56601-2907
Cooperative Education: Work Abroad in China
Work Abroad in China
CIBT Education Group, Weifang University, Beihai College and Bemidji State University are pleased to announce the following Work Abroad Program for upper-division undergraduate students at BSU or recent graduates from Bemidji State University. CIBT will provide at least 6 positions for BSU students each Chinese educational term (February-July; August-January). This is a competitive application process and applicants will be screened and hired by CIBT as they would for any corporate position.
Job Description
Position Title: CIBT-Bemidji State University Work Abroad Program in China
Location: Weifang University and Beihai College, Weifang, China
Teaching Duties: English language teaching to individuals and groups, adults, college students and children. Classroom management, creation of lesson plans, curriculum development, and informal co-curricular language instruction, English Corner and other co-curricular activities, as required.
Administrative Duties: Marketing and promotional activities, event planning, BSU student recruitment, participation in college fairs and informational seminars organized by CIBT Education Group and other duties as required.
Academic Terms: February – July (6 months); August – January (6 months)
College Courses Offered: Up to two courses (6 credit hours) in beginning or intermediate Chinese for spring and fall terms are available at Weifang University. Full tuition waivers provided while you work for CIBT.
Assignment: 40 hours per week, approximately 10-15 hours of classroom instruction and related instructional activities; the remainder in marketing and promotional activities and other duties as assigned.
Salary: RMB 3175 (approximately $500 USD) per month
Accommodation: Provided free of charge in semi-private (shared, two persons per unit) furnished accommodation in staff housing adjacent to Weifang University. Included are basic furnishings, double bed, appliances, cable TV, A/C, and internet connection. Utility subsidy not to exceed RMB 300 per month also provided.
Airfare: Roundtrip airfare allowance is provided to selected participants.
In-Country Transportation: Provided for work-related activities
Paid Holidays: Provided
Visa Assistance and Fees: Provided
Application & Deadline: Letter of interest and resume should be submitted online to David An, CIBT VP for China Operations by December 16 for spring semesters and by May 1 for fall semesters.
For additional information about Weifang University and this opportunity, please contact David An directly via email. The International Program Center (telephone 218.755.4096 or via email, or via the web-site can provide information about going abroad to work or study. Also, some recent information and perspective about Weifang University can be obtained by contacting the following BSU faculty and administrators who recently returned from visiting Weifang University:
♦ Dr. Elizabeth Rave, Chair, Biology
♦ Mike Hamann, Professor, Biology
♦ Dr. Bonnie Higgins, Professor, Technology, Art and Design
♦ Steve Sundahl, Professor, Technology, Art and Design
♦ Dr. Patricia Rogers, Dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Ecology
♦ Dr. Colleen Greer, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
♦ Dr. Sanjeev Phukan, Director of International Relations and Professor of Business
♦ Martin Tadlock, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Follow the adventures of two current participants! (with photos, as well). See: My Great Adventure and Ice to Rice.