Job Discussion Forums

[MarcusK]

Based upon the comments in this thread, it seems like a competent teacher cannot get a decent high-paying job unless they are already in Shanghai.

So what's the solution for someone who isn't already in Shanghai? Come as a tourist and hunt for a job in person? Or is it easy to find short-term jobs that will allow you to work while you look for a better job? It seems like most jobs are looking for a one year commitment.

[Yu]

Well,
The job search for me is over.
I accepted a job at Shanghai Jiaotong University.
I will be paid 3800 RMB. This is acutally lower than I was orignially told and I was not real happy about it. I did contact some teachers at the school and they told me that was the standard rate and that it was non-negotiable.
I will be teaching 12 hours a week, and I have to hold 1 office hour per week.
I will get a 400 a month utility allowance.
I can get on campus housing or a 2000 RMB per month allowance.
Mediacare is also provided.
I will also have to give 3-4 lectures while I am there.
Airfare will be reimbursed at the end of the contract.


How is everybody else faring with their job searches?

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[laodeng]

I'm glad that the waiting is over for you. Out of curiosity, at which campus will you be teaching? What will you be teaching?