China Partnership Faculty – Travel Teaching Assignment, F26
About The Position
DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking qualified faculty for a semester-based travel teaching assignment at its partner universities in China: Jiangsu Second Normal University (JSNU) in Nanjing and Yantai University (YTU) in Yantai. This assignment involves an 8-week intensive teaching period on-site at the partner institution during Fall 2026. Faculty will teach DigiPen-accredited courses, fulfilling their full teaching workload for the semester. Remaining responsibilities, such as grading and student feedback, will be completed during and immediately after the on-site period. This opportunity is open to current DigiPen faculty and external applicants who meet the qualifications. For external candidates, this is a per-semester engagement, with continued participation dependent on program needs and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
- 4+ years of professional experience in the subject area of the course(s) applied for
- 2 years of academic experience at college level
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, and critique coursework in a studio, lab, or classroom setting
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and interest in cross-cultural collaboration
- Willingness and ability to travel to and reside in China for 8 consecutive weeks per semester of assignment
- Valid passport with no travel restrictions to the People's Republic of China
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- 5+ years of professional, including shipped products, published works, or demonstrated industry contributions
- 2 years of academic experience in any of the DigiPen campuses
- Prior teaching experience in a post-secondary or higher education setting
- Experience living or working in China, or demonstrated cross-cultural competency in a Chinese educational or professional environment
- Working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese (not required but advantageous)
- Experience delivering curriculum in intensive, block-schedule, or accelerated formats
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with DigiPen's syllabi, curriculum standards, and learning outcomes.
- Conduct lectures, demonstrations, and critiques in classroom and lab settings at the partner institution.
- Organize class activities, assignments, and milestone reviews within the on-site delivery schedule.
- Grade and critique student work on a timely basis, providing substantive feedback through the partner institution's LMS.
- Prepare and submit grade reports and student performance documentation in accordance with DigiPen and partner institution processes and timelines.
- Offer scheduled office hours to support student learning throughout the assignment period.
- Collaborate with the Dean of China Programs prior to travel to confirm course readiness and lab setup at the partner institution.
- Complete post-assignment reporting to the Dean of China Programs on student progress and delivery quality.
- Participate in program assessment activities, including archiving and documentation of student work.
- Manage Student Teaching Assistants where applicable, including oversight of hours and contributions.
- Serve as an on-site academic representative of DigiPen during the assignment period.
- Work cooperatively with local university faculty coordinators and administrators at JSNU or YTU.
- Participate in relevant orientation activities, student showcases, or program events as scheduled during the on-site period.
Benefits
- Visa documentation support and guidance for China entry requirements
- Pre-departure orientation and ongoing academic support from the Dean of China Programs
- Medical insurance coverage for participants during the duration of the international assignment.
- On-site LMS access and training; dedicated technical support from partner institution staff throughout the assignment
- Local administrative support for day-to-day campus logistics, classroom setup, and equipment needs
- Campus orientation upon arrival, including introductions to key faculty and student affairs contacts
- US $50 per day per diem for the full on-site period
- Roundtrip economy airfare from home city to the partner institution
- Accommodation at or near the partner institution campus for the duration of the 8-week assignment
- Weekday lunch provided at the partner institution's faculty dining facilities
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Career Level
Mid Level
