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[lchazl]

Hey guys,

I have a job offer for a public university in Shanghai. Could you please look it over tell me if it's OK. Should I get them to give me a solid number of hours vs. the 12-16?


The period of service is due to commence on September 1st, 2009 and end on June 30th, 2010.

Ⅱ. Requirements for Party B are as follows:
1. The working days as set by the Chinese Government are 5 working days per week. Party B�s teaching load shall be 12-16 working hours per week. Certain departments will decide the specific duties for Party B.
2. Party B shall observe the laws, decrees and relevant regulations of the Chinese Government as well as the working regulations of Party A.
3. Party B shall actively cooperate and make all efforts to fulfill the assignment within the scope set forth by this contract. Party B expects that any suggestions he/she puts forward for the improvement of the work will be considered and dealt with by Party A.
4. Party B shall be responsible for the arrangement and directions in work set by Party A.
5. Party B is responsible to all extensions related to his/her employment including visa, residence permit, and working permit.


6. Party B is required to take a physical examination at his/her own expenses in a designated place by Shanghai Foreign Experts Bureau, which includes tests of HIV , Syphilis and Serodiagnosis.
7. Acceptance by Party B of any service provided by Party A related to employment, including travel tickets and visa application documents, makes Party B exclusively responsible for the terms set forth in this contract and no others.
8. If Party B does not leave China after the expiration of the Contract, all further expenses during his/her extended stay in China shall be borne by Party B.


Ⅲ. Termination and Cancellation of the contract
1. Both Party A and Party B will abide by this contract and neither Party shall terminate the contract prior to the agreed date of expiry, break off or alter the contract without proper cause.
a. If Party A wants to terminate the contract before expiry, Party A should notify Party B 30 days ahead of time and explain the reason. Party A will pay Party B the amount due of salary remaining for the contract and provide Party B with the return economy class airfare from Shanghai directly to his/her home country.
b. If Party B wants to terminate the contract before expiry, Party B should hand in a written application to Party A 30 days ahead of time and submit the cause. From the day of approval by Party A, Party A shall cease to pay Party B�s salary and cease to provide Party B with all the relevant benefits. All the expenses including the return airfare of Party B will be borne by Party B. Party A is entitled to ask Party B to compensate Party A for any loss incurred due to the termination of the contract by Party B. In case either party wants to terminate the contract before its expiration, the contract shall continue to be in force until both parties reach agreement.


2. If one of the under-mentioned conditions should happen, Party A is entitled to cancel this contract.
a. If Party B violates any Item of Article Ⅱ of this Contract and efforts of Party A in pointing this out to Party B prove to no avail, Party A may terminate the contract and make arrangements for Party B to return to his/her home country within 30 days.
b. If, owing to poor health, Party B has lost the ability to work and has been given sick leave approved by Chinese doctors, Party A may terminate the contract and make arrangements for Party B to return to his/her home country.


Ⅳ. Salary
1. Party A shall pay Party B a monthly salary of RMB4500 Yuan before tax. Salary will be paid monthly during the period of Party B�s service at ECNU. If the work period is less than one month, Party B� salary will be paid according to the number of days; the daily salary will be calculated as 1/30th of the monthly salary.
2. The amount of salary for Party B will be fixed according to the workload undertaken by his/her educational background and teaching experience. Party A will notify party B of the amount before acceptance of the position by Party B.
3. Party B�s salary will be paid in RMB and his/her monthly salary may be converted into foreign currencies according to the following proportions:
If the family does not accompany Party B, 70% of the salary may be converted into foreign currencies. If Party B brings along with family to China (i.e. spouse and children who are to live in China for a long period of time, with the approval of Party A, and whose airfares are borne by Party B), 50% of the salary may be converted into foreign currencies. Application for exchange into foreign currency may be made each month on receipt of the salary.


Ⅴ. Benefits for Party B
1. Free housing in the Foreign Experts� Building with furniture,bedding, heat and air conditioning. Party B shall pay all the telephone bills. Due to the limited number of apartments available in the Foreign Experts� Building, Party B may be asked to find his/her accommodation off the campus by Party A. In that case, Party A will pay Party B housing subsidy RMB3000Yuan before tax per month.
2. Party A will cover the insurance, which all foreign teachers will take out as a group expect those who have already made appropriate insurance arrangements. Currently, group insurance through the ECNU-contracted provider is RMB1890 yuan per year per person. Party A will assist Party B if eligible in the process of application.
3. Party B will provide Party A with a round trip economy class ticket of direct travel between Party B�s city of origin in his/her home country and Shanghai for reimbursement. In case Party B can not provide Party A with a ticket, he/she will get an allowance at the end of the academic year, which equals to 50% of the normal price in the last week of June.


4. Vacation
a. After the termination of one academic year, Party B will be entitled to a vacation allowance of RMB3000 Yuan before tax, but those who work less than one academic year will not be entitled to the allowance. This amount of money may not be converted into foreign currency and will be paid at the end of the academic year.
If Party B chooses to participate in the tour orgnized by Party A, he/she will not be entitled to the allowance mentioned above.
b. After agreement by both Parties, Party A and Party B may sign a new contract of extension before the expiration of the present contract. The new period of service will commence from the beginning of the next new semester to the end of the second semester. During the period between the termination of the present contract and the commencement of the new semester, Party A will not pay any salary or be responsible for any Party B� expenses.


5. Sick Leave or Leave for Personal Reasons
a. Party A shall grant Party B�s sick leave according to Chinese doctor�s certificate of illness. Salary will be paid as usual if Party B�s sick leave is no more than 30 days in succession. After the period of 30 days, if Party A does not exercise the right under the Item 2 of Article Ⅲ of the Contract, i.e. if Party A does not propose the termination of the Contract, 70% of Party B�s salary will be paid from the 31st day of his/her illness to the day when Party B can resume normal work or till the expiration day of the Contract.
b. If Party B�s leave is for personal reasons, Party B must obtain approval from Party A and a deduction from the salary shall be made for each day of absence.
Ⅵ. This contract shall be finally effective from the date of commencement of service by Party B and will automatically become void upon expiration of the stipulated period of the contract.


Thank you for your help.

[evaforsure]

I would pass....

[therock]

4500 is not enough for Shanghai, unless you plan to eat noodles and stare at the wall you will easily spend that.

[TangWolun]

Your contract is reasonably fair if you are like many of the people who come to China to teach English - have a good time and travel. ...... and fit in some 'serious teaching' in between.

The Rock is right about 4,500 - It's not a lot but if you're engaging, qualified, entertaining and intelligent you'll be able to triple that income over time.

Try and learn the language, when you come here try and take a positive attitude, try to be very aware of the ways that Chinese people because of ingrained culture will want to take advantage of you as a newbie.

I've lived and taught here for half of the last 14 years, my wife is Shanghainese and my kids go to public schools here - You'll be right mate!

LaoTang

[TexasHighway]

[lchazl]

[Mister Al]

Is it 12-16 academic hours (40 or 45 minutes) or real hours?

The wages are crap but you should have plenty of time to find some private work to boost your income.

[lchazl]

[Fred Smith]

4500 for shanghia?

Dude, you need to give that a wide birth unless you are living in the city and plan on a 2nd job.

4500 anywhere is China is garbage but in Shanghai consider it an insult.

[lchazl]