Soil Mechanics
Southwest University of Science and TechnologyBasic Info
Course Name: SOIL MECHANICS
Students: 1st & 2nd Year College Students
Class Size: around 100 students
Location: A public university in Mianyang city, Sichuan province
Start Date: Spring 2026
Teaching Period: No less than 8 Weeks (Offline)
Contract: One Semester
Course Description
A required course. Engineering soil classification, flow of water in soils, soil permeability and seepage, concepts of effective stress, stress and compressibility of soils, primary and secondary consolidation settlement, time rate of settlement, soil compaction, soil shear strength, introduction to geoenvironmental engineering, retaining structure and slope stability, critical thinking and engineering judgment.
Job Requirements
1. Candidate must willing come to China to teach the course in person;
2. Language requirements: English (USA/UK/Canada/Australia/New Zealand is preferred);
3. Master's degree or above is required for undergraduate instruction;
4. Patient and enthusiastic for teaching with high sense of responsibility;
5. More than 3 years’ teaching or training experience is preferred;
6. Understanding American higher education system, test methods and requirements.
Job Highlights
1. Visa application fee reimbursement
2. Free round trip air tickets
3. Free accommodation
4. Medical & Accidental Insurance
Job Responsibilities
1. Make a curriculum plan according to the requirements of the university, prepare lesson plans carefully, teach flexibly, and accomplish teaching tasks and goals efficiently;
2. Submit teaching documents regularly according to university's requirements based on the teaching progress, including course notes, slides, classroom exercises, and homework;
3. According to the university’s exam regulations, submit exam papers on time and assist the university in completing invigilation, grading, timely complete student grade registration and feedback reports.
