Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University (ZFAI) is a sino-french institute established in 2023 through a partnership between the École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), a French engineering school specialized in the air transport sector, and Beihang University, one of China’s most prestigious universities. The ZFAI institute is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on a brand-new Beihang University campus opened in 2023. This cooperation project between France and China aims to support the rapid development of Chinese civil aviation, with a view to making it even safer, more efficient and more sustainable.
ZFAI institute offers the following programs: primarily, an engineering degree program leading to a qualification recognized by the French Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs (CTI); secondly, International Master’s programs (Beihang–ENAC double degrees); and more executive-education oriented Advanced Masters programs.
Based on the needs of the work, we are currently conducting an open recruitment for English teacher in the teaching series. The specific requirements for the positions are as follows:
I. Job Positions
Position : English language lecturer
Job description :
1. The professor will deliver his teaching in English language. He/she will be able to teach essentially during the 4th year of the Bachelor, 1st year of engineer program, in lectures, tutorials and/or practical oral sessions;
2. He/she will contribute to the creation and production of teaching materials (handouts, tutorial worksheets and exam papers) as well as to the marking of exams for the English language teaching program of the engineer cycle of ZFAI institute;
3. His/her workload will be defined by the Dean academic of the institute, under whose supervision he/she will work within the team, and will correspond to 14 hours of teaching face to face to the students per week. His/her full-time presence at the institute will enable him/her to meet with students in his/her office;
4. His/her role will involve a variety of activities, with an interdisciplinary and international focus. He/she will be required to interact with other professors of the engineer cycle and with the teams in the preparatory cycle, in science and in F.L.E. (French as a Foreign Language) in ZFAI Institute and in the whole campus of Beihang.
Job Requirements :
1. A native English professor with Master degree is required, a PhD is preferred；
2. Have at least two years’ teaching experience in the related field (as a lecturer or teaching assistant);
3. Open-minded, and be able to work in a team and willing to collaborate with other teams.
II. Compensation and Benefits
1. The professor will be employed under a local Chinese employment contract;
2. The college will offer competitive salaries and benefits to newly hired teachers within the salary system of Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University.
Ⅲ. Application Time and Method
The application deadline for this recruitment is September 30, 2026. After receiving the application resumes, the college will organize resume evaluation and in-depth interviews.
Applicants shall send their application materials via email to the following address: tanghuijuan@buaa.edu.cn, and also copy to talent_zfai@buaa.edu.cn. Please indicate "Position + Applicant Name" in the email subject line. The following electronic supporting documents must be attached:
1. CV in English(PDF);
2. The English Application Form for New Faculty (see attachment);
3. Personal Passport, degree certificates, work experience certificates, and qualification certificate;
4. Recommendation letter or other supporting documents.
Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University
September 7, 2026
