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Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Appalachian State University invites applications for a one-year faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Chinese beginning in August 2008.  Qualifications for this position include:  a PhD in applied linguistics, Chinese linguistics, second-language acquisition or pedagogy, Chinese literature, or a relevant concentration involving Chinese studies, (ABD will be considered) required by date of appointment, native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English.  Candidates will instruct undergraduate Chinese and should have experience teaching Chinese language and  culture, integrating technology into teaching, and collaborating with other units on campus.   In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities.

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has approximately 14 full-time faculty and 14 adjunct instructors.  The department houses 7 languages, 2 majors (French and Spanish), and 5 minors (Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language).  The department has approximately 60 majors and over 100 minors in its various programs, including International Business.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System.  Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 14,500 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1986.  Additional information about the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, the University, and the surrounding area is located at: http://www.fll.appstate.edu.

Applicants must send a completed application consisting of  a letter of application, CV, names and contact information of three (3) references, and unofficial transcripts of all graduate work.  Review of completed applications will begin May 26.  Applications should be sent to Dr. Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 519 Sanford Hall, P.O. Box 32063, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.  Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

William Paterson University, New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Department of Languages and Cultures, Asian Studies Program

Part-time Lecturer in Chinese Language

The William Paterson University is seeking a part-time instructor of Chinese.  The instructor will be responsible for teaching three courses per semester. Requirements include ABD (preferred) or M.A. in Chinese language or literature, high-level fluency in both Chinese and English, and experience in undergraduate Chinese language instruction.   Teaching duties will commence in late August, 2008.  Salary approx. $35-40,000 per year, depdending on experience and qualifications; additional funds for course development and participation in pedagogy workshops.  Located in Wayne, NJ, 22-miles from Manhattan, William Paterson University has a dynamic Department of Languages and Cultures and interdisciplinary programs.  Please send cover letter, cv, and references to Dr. Ming Jian, Department of Languages and Cultures, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ 07470, or by email to jianm@wpunj.edu.

Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until the position is filled.

Georgia Virtual School

Georgia Virtual School is looking for teachers Georgia certified (or eligible for Georgia certification)in Chinese to teach online Chinese courses in the fall.

This is a part-time, adjunct opportunity to teach Georgia high school students Chinese online from any internet connected computer. More information is available at our website: www.gavirtualschool.org or contact us directly at rebecca.earnshaw@doe.k12.ga.us.

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Visiting Assistant Professor in Chinese Language and Literature

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a one-year replacement position for Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (ABD) in Chinese language and literature. Responsibilities include teaching six courses over a three-term period. The candidate will be asked to teach Chinese language at various levels and offer courses in literature/culture in translation in the candidateâ s area of specialization. Please send copies of transcripts, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, with at least one letter addressing the candidate's performance in the classroom, and other supporting materials to Chinese Search Committee, Dept. of East Asian Languages and Literatures, 5 University Place, Lexington, VA 24450. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Email inquiries may be directed to Hongchu Fu at fuh@wlu.edu. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Miami University, Miami, OH

German, Russian & East Asian Languages:  Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor to teach courses in all levels of Chinese language as well as literature and culture in original and in translation; provide service to the University.  Require:  ABD or MA (for appointment as Instructor); PhD (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor); near-native fluency in Chinese and English.  Desire:  Demonstrated teaching excellence.  Submit letter of application and curriculum vitae (no letter of recommendation until requested) to Robert DiDonato, 172 Irvin Hall.  Electronic submissions may be sent to didonar@muohio.edu.  Contact phone number is 513/529-2526.  Screening of applications begins May 9, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.   Miami University is an EOE/AA employer.  For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu.  Hard copy upon request.

The Laurasian Institution

The Laurasian Institution is looking for China Program Local Representative for exchange students from Mainland China.

The role of the China Program Local Representative will:
1.      Select a suitable host family and orient the host family in hosting a Chinese high school student.
2.      Find out the enrollment process for the exchange student at the local public high school
3.      Introduce the exchange student to the host family and orient regarding house rules and expectations as well as school rules and program expectations. Also, facilitate articulation by the student of his/her hopes and expectations
4.      Provide the exchange student with advice and support.
5.      Monitor the exchange student's progress in school and adjustment to the host family. Make voice contact with the host family once a month. (By phone or in person) and provide monthly updates on such adjustments to TLI.
6.      Assist in case of emergency.
7.      a $500 honorarium will be provide for hosting each student.

If you are interested in being a host teacher, please contact Yan Guo (Kyla) at
Kgore@laurasian.org for consideration.

HTH International in San Diego, CA

HTH International in San Diego, CA is currently looking for a part-time Mandarin teacher for the 2008/09 school year.

Launched in September 2000 by an industry and educator coalition in San Diego, CA, the Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High is a bold innovation in public education.  HTH schools are small, project-based learning environments that connect students to the adult world through meaningful work and internships.  The HTH Village located in Point Loma on Liberty Station includes High Tech High, HTH International, HTH Media Arts, High Tech Middle and HTM Media Arts.  We now have a high school in both San Marcos and Chula Vista.  There is no test to get into HTH Village schools; students who live in San Diego County or anywhere in California may apply, and admissions is done by blind lottery, resulting in an ethnically and economically diverse student body.

Curriculum
Teams of teachers engage 50-80 students in interesting and challenging, interdisciplinary, project-based work.  Students present their work for feedback from classmates, parents, and community experts.  All students do an internship and complete a senior project based on their interests.

Results
With five graduating classes thus far, 99% of our schools' graduates have gone on to college.  Approximately 50% of students are the first in their family to go to college.

For more information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.hightechhigh.org/employment.php

CAPE Online World Language Institute

We are looking for Chinese teachers to teach either Elementary, Middle School, High School or College in a synchronous online environment.  PA certification is a plus for K-12 but not necessary for Dual Enrollment or College level.  Teaching experience is a must!

We are a non-profit educational consortium located in Northeastern PA (CAPE – the Center for Advancing Partnerships in Education) and we are running an online language program called COWLI (CAPE Online World Language Institute).  We have been in business for 15 years.  We are now offering Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Russian right now for students from Elementary to Adult.  High School students can get college credit for the courses along with high school credit.  We have 4 levels of each language approved through Seton Hill University.  Our website is http://www.acape.org and information about the language program can be accessed through a link on the home page.  It is not necessary to live in PA, in fact, we have one instructor in California who will be returning to Japan in the summer and would like to continue teaching from there.

Interested parties can send a resume to:  leuthec@acape.org or mayk@acape.org.

Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, Massachusetts

POSITION: Director of Education Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion school

LOCATION:  Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, Massachusetts.

TYPE OF POSITION: Full time with benefits, for 2008-2009 school year with start date in August 2008.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Mandarin Chinese; have a MS degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (i.e. pass the appropriate MTEL licensing tests within a year of hire or hold a current MA K-6 teaching license). Advanced degree in education and experience teaching in a Chinese immersion program preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Education (DE) reports to the Principal. The Director  of Education will oversee the day-to-day management of the educational program. The Director of Education will play an essential role in the implementation and development of the curriculum, the staff development of the teaching staff, and administration of the federal grants program. He/she works with the principal, teachers, and staff to analyze, assess , and improve educational programs. Duties include:

• Supervising non-SPED instructional staff, including ELL staff.  Works with Principal to hire non-SPED instructional faculty. Mentoring and assessing teachers. Overseeing the professional development program. Supporting teachers on all teaching-related issues.
• Ensuring that the curriculum and instructional techniques support PVCIâ s mission and philosophy, and that the curriculum is aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Reviewing and offering feedback on teachersâ  curricula and teaching. Reviewing PVCIâ s curricula to determine effectiveness and overseeing implementation of changes.
• Creating plans for communication between parents, faculty and administration. Collecting feedback on the educational program. Communicating with parents about student concerns.
• Ensuring PVCI meets its student achievement objectives.

We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals who will communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school. Must have the skills to work in a small school as a team member committed to building and promoting the school's Mandarin Chinese Immersion program.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a cover letter, and resume.

CONTACT: Principal, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 7 Pomeroy Lane, Units 6-8, Amherst, MA 01002. Email: info@pvcics.org, Fax: 413-253-7932, Phone: 413-253-0216. Web: www.pvcics.org

IREX, Washington, DC

Title: Senior Program Officer (Position contingent on funding)
Position Location: Washington, DC
Division: Education Programs Division
Eligibility: Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.
IREX offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package: http://www.irex.org/careers/benefits.asp

SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks a senior program officer (contingent on funding) for its Education Programs Division for international education training programs with language teachers.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates need a minimum five years progressive management experience in the following areas:

• Preference given to candidates who have taught English in either Chinese or Arabic speaking country or who have taught Chinese or Arabic in the US at the primary or secondary level;
• Strong cross-cultural skills;
• International education program management;
• US Department of State and/or US Agency for International Development grant management;
• Supervisory experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including business writing skills; and
• Experience managing budgets.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to:
ATTN: EPD/RB/04-08 (please include in the subject line)
Via e-mail to: resumes@irex.org
Via fax: 202-628-8189
No phone calls. EOE.

Tufts University, MA

TUFTS UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN, RUSSIAN & ASIAN
LANGUAGES & LITERATURES

Part-time Lecturer in Chinese Language, Fall 2008; possibility of renewal .

Responsibilities include Chinese language instruction at various levels and curriculum related activities

Requirements: native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and good command of English; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Mandarin Chinese, preferably at the college level in the U.S.; commitment to language teaching and curriculum innovation; college degree required, MA desirable.

Letter of Application, CV, and two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: Chair of the Search Committee, Chinese Language Coordinator, Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Lecturer in Chinese for the 2008-2009 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching all levels of Mandarin Chinese.  Requirements include an MA in teaching as a foreign language or related field, high-level fluency in both Chinese and English, and college level teaching experience. This position is renewable annually based on performance, need, and funding. Johns Hopkins University offers a comprehensive benefits package as well as competitive salaries. Interested persons may send a letter of application with vita and three letters of recommendation by May 30, 2008, to:

Carol Young
Language Teaching Center
Johns Hopkins University
511 Krieger Hall
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD  21218
or
ltc@jhu.edu

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Talent Development, Gifted LearningLinks Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Gifted LearningLinks
Center for Talent Development
Online Instructor Position Available
Chinese Language

Gifted LearningLinks is the online distance-learning program of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University.

We currently offer over 100 courses to students in grades three to twelve, including enrichment, honors and AP®. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredit CTD as a Special Function School.

Enrichment courses for grades 3-8 are three months in duration, beginning Sept. 15, February 15 and June 15.  Beginning in the fall of 2008 we will introduce rolling admissions for our honors and AP® courses.  Honors and AP courses are nine months in duration, but students may accelerate.

We are currently looking for a part-time online instructor for the 2008-09 academic year to teach Chinese to gifted students in grades 6-12 at the honors/AP level.  Candidates must be fluent in Mandarin and English, be legally eligible for employment and hold a US teaching certificate.  Online teaching experience is a plus.

To review our current program offerings, please visit www.ctd.northwestern.edu/learning/

To apply, please send resume along with a cover letter explaining your approach to teaching languages in an online learning environment to:

Elfi Sanderson
Assistant Coordinator
Gifted LearningLinks
e-sanderson@northwestern.edu
(847) 491-3833

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY

The Asian Languages and Cultures Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges seeks applicants for an anticipated two-year temporary position in Chinese language and culture starting Fall 2008.  The candidate must have training in undergraduate Chinese language instruction and will be provided a trained teaching assistant.  The five-course load also includes one to two undergraduate English language courses in their specialized area of Chinese culture.  PhD in hand by August 2008 is preferred, but advanced ABDs will be given serious consideration. Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV with the names of three references, evidence of excellence in teaching (such as syllabi or teaching evaluations) to:  Chinese Language Search, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY  14456.

 Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from underrepresented groups.  The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.  Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty, and curriculum, but separate Deans' offices, student governments, athletic programs, and traditions.  The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. With enrollment of approximately 2000, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students chose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program. Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service area are also at the core of the Colleges' mission.  EOE

DePauw University, Greencastle, IN

Department of Modern Languages. DePauw University. Chinese

Applications invited for part-time Teaching Fellow in Chinese for 2008-09 to teach  between one and a half and two courses each semester (@ 4500 per course; housing provided). MA or equivalent, some teaching experience, native or near-native fluency required.  This program has as its objective to provide an opportunity in mentoring and instructional technology for those aspiring to enter the teaching profession. Teaching duties include one section of Elementary Chinese I in the fall, one section of Elementary Chinese II in the spring, and one or two half-credit courses in either or both semesters.  DePauw University, a premier liberal arts college of 2300 students and 10:1 student-faculty ratio, has a large number of students participating in international curricular opportunities.  For information about department, visit http://www.depauw.edu/acad/modernlang/. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and scholarly interests, and three confidential letters of reference to Dr. Robert Hershberger, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. Review of applications is ongoing and continues until position is filled. AA/EOE. Women and members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

Asian Languages and Cultures

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Macalester College announces an opening for a 4th Year Chinese Instructor, beginning Fall, 2008.

The successful candidate will create a brand-new course, a result of the growing interest for Chinese language courses on campus.  The course will be held three hours per week, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday-Friday, each semester.  Two additional hours will need to be scheduled for office hours, each semester.

This position is an FTE .33 and as such, no benefits are provided.  Applicants must have a Masters degree (or equivalent).

Send letter of application, CV, and two letters of reference to:  Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Applications received before or on April 30, 2008 will receive primary consideration.

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

Chinese Lab Instructor

Macalester College invites applications for a Native Speaker/Chinese Lab Instructor for the 2008-09 academic year.  Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese.  A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required; teaching experience in Chinese at the college level is strongly desired.

Responsibilities include: class preparation, teaching Chinese drill sessions (about eight hours per week) in cooperation with other faculty members, and other work in support of the Chinese language program.  This will include assistance with cultural programming.   The lab instructor will receive a stipend of $9,500.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation.  Review of applications begins May 1, 2008   and continues until the position is filled.  Inquiries and applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Chinese Lab Instructor, Asian Languages and Cultures, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN  55105.

Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, MA

POSITION: K-2 Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion Teachers

LOCATION:  Five College area, Hadley/Amherst, Massachusetts.

TYPE OF POSITION: Full time with benefits, for 2008-2009 school year with start date in August 2008.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Mandarin Chinese; have a BS degree; and be eligible to work in a MA charter school (i.e. pass the appropriate MTEL licensing tests within a year of hire or hold a current MA K-6 teaching license). Advanced degree in education and teaching experience with grades K-2 preferred.

We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative individuals who will communicate well with parents, staff and teachers in the school. Must have the skills to work in a small school as a team member committed to building and promoting the school's Mandarin Chinese Immersion program.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a cover letter, and resume.

CONTACT: Principal, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 7 Pomeroy Lane, Units 6-8, Amherst, MA 01002. Email: info@pvcics.org, Fax: 413-253-7239, Phone: 413-253-0216. Web: www.pvcics.org

Rockridge Montessori School, in Oakland, CA

Rockridge Montessori School, in Oakland, CA, is searching for a teacher to conduct weekly Chinese Mandarin Classes. The children range in age from 3-6 years old.
If you are interested, please contact the school via e-mail or by phone 510.652.7021. This is for an immediate opening.

Sandi Zorinich (admin@rockridgemontessori.org)

University of California, Santa Barbara

FULL OR PART TIME LECTURER POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Area of Specialization:  Chinese Language

Position open until filled.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies invites applications for anticipated Lecturer positions in Chinese language instruction for the 2008/09 academic year, part or full time, contingent upon need and funding.  The appointments are potentially renewable on a yearly basis.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.  Applicants should have an MA degree in Chinese language acquisition or a closely related area with native or near native proficiency in Chinese in addition to significant teaching experience.

Lecturers will be expected to teach various modern Chinese language courses, and should be willing and able to train teaching assistants, compile teaching materials, and design curriculum.  Familiarity with computer assisted language instruction and other technology in language-teaching is desirable.

The salary is based on UC scale and depends upon qualifications.  Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a vita, a lesson plan, name of three references to:

Chinese Lecturer Search Committee
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7075

UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Schenectady City Schools, New York

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOLS (New York State) is seeking a US certified Chinese teacher for its world languages department in grades 6-8. Candidates must have status to work legally in the U.S. and have teaching certification in Chinese from at least one state--preferably New York State.  Candidates must possess at least an Advanced Mid on the Oral Proficiency Interview (ACTFL) and be able to teach Pin Yin and simplified characters.

We have a progressive world languages department by offering both Chinese and Arabic in addition to French and Spanish.  We are also an International Baccalaureate (IB) school district.

Please send an e-mail as a letter of interest with an attached resume/CV to Ron Hamelin, Coordinator of World Languages and ESL Services.  www.schenectady.k12.ny.us

Kwong Kow Chinese School, Boston, MA

School Principal sought for the new Kwong Kow Chinese School (KKCS) in Boston, MA.

Founded in 1916, KKCS provides quality out-of-school Chinese language and cultural education, academic support, and recreational programs for more than 700 children of low to moderate income families from kindergarten through 9th Grade. The school’s new $7.4 million facility on 87 Tyler Street, Boston was completed in 2007.

The ideal candidate for the after-school and weekend school principal position will be a high energy educator who is bilingual in English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin preferred) with administrative experience in a heritage language school environment. The full time position will provide ample opportunity for the successful candidate to demonstrate his/her leadership ability to bring the school, together with its staff and student body, to the next level of excellence.  Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please contact the Search Committee Chair at Theresa@elephanttalk.com for a full job description. The search is open until the position is filled. Please note: This is school principal position, not a Chinese language teacher position.

Yinghua Academy, St. Paul, Minnesota

Yinghua Academy
St. Paul Minnesota
Now Accepting Applications for the Following Positions
For the 2008-2009 School Year
Classroom Immersion Teachers (Mandarin Fluency required)
Chinese Language Arts Teacher
Educational Assistants (Mandarin Fluency required) -  Part Time
Fifth Grade Teacher (English Fluency)
Please submit your resume and cover letter to
luyi@yinghuaacademy.org or fax to Dr. Lien at 651-379-4115
Yinghua Academy is a Chinese immersion elementary school in St. Paul.
We provide a highly supportive and friendly work environment and a competitive wage and benefits package. Classroom teachers must have a MN Teaching License or the equivalent education and experience with the ability to obtain a waiver license.

Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applicants for a one-year position in Chinese at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August, 2008.  A Ph.D. in hand and college-level teaching in the United States are preferred; native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required.  The area of specialization is open; the teaching load is five courses per year.  Salary and benefits are  competitive.  Please send application and dossier or three letters of reference to: Chinese Search Committee, Department of EALL, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.  Review of applications will begin April 4, 2008.   Colgate is an AA/EOE.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the universityâ s educational mission.

Chicago Public Schools

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) is seeking US certified Chinese world language teachers for grades K-12. Teaching candidates must be in the United States, be legally eligible for employment, hold US issued teaching certification and be fluent in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) and able to teach simplified characters and Pin Yin phonetic system. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume and cover letter to Robert Davis at rdavis@cps.k12.il.us immediately. Chicago Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. www.confuciusinstitutechicago.org

University of California, San Diego

Part-time Lecturer position available at the University of California, San Diego, for Fall 2008. Required qualifications include an M.A. degree in a humanities or social sciences field. Candidate must have college level (begining to advanced) language instruction experience. Extensive experience in teaching Chinese language is essential; training / research in language pedagogy desirable. Salary commensurate with qualifications, based upon published UCSD salary scale. Please send your CV, at least two letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and a videotape of insturction of grammar in Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2, lesson 13, dialogues I & II to: UCSD Chinese Studies Program, MC 0104; 9500 Gilman Drive; La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the University of California will be required to show documentation to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States before hiring can occur. UCSD is an AA/EOE. Review of applications will begin on July 15, 200, and continue until the position is filled.

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Lecturer in Chinese

Stony Brook University's Department of Asian and Asian American Studies invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Mandarin Chinese language, beginning Fall 2008. Primary duties are teaching Mandarin Chinese language courses at various levels, three courses per semester. Commitment to dynamic and effective language teaching is essential. Expertise in curriculum
and materials development and experience with summer study abroad programs are desirable.

Required: Candidates should have at least an M.A. in applied linguistics, Chinese linguistics, second-language acquisition or pedagogy, Chinese literature, or a relevant concentration involving Chinese studies. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin and English, and a record of excellence in teaching with experience at the university level in the
United States.

Applications must be received by March 28, 2008, although the position will remain open until filled.

For full position description visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs (REF: F-4769-08-03). To apply send a letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and preferably, a demo video or CD of recent classroom teaching, and arrange for three reference letters sent directly to: Professor Gregory Ruf, Chair, Search Committee for Lecturer in Chinese, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, 1046 Humanities Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5343. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Acton Boxborough Regional High School, Boston, MA

Acton Boxborough Regional High School is a large suburban  high school of almost 2000 students  with an excellent academic reputation and located just west of the city of Boston in Massachusetts. We are implementing a program in Mandarin in September of 2008 for grades 9-12 and are seeking a candidate for a part time position at this time. In the near future this 9-12 program may include grades 7-8.

The townspeople of Acton support this institution tremendously. We are excited about the addition of Mandarin to our current language curriculum of Spanish, French,Italian and Latin.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who would like to join an excellent World Language team and who would like to implement this new program in Mandarin.

Please send your resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation and materials of licensure to the indicated email address.

Claire K. Dix
World Language Department Chairperson
(cdix@mail.ab.mec.edu)

The University of Mississippi

The Department of Modern Languages at The University of Mississippi seeks two full-time (12-month appointment) instructors for its flagship program in Chinese beginning June and August 2008, respectively. These positions are renewable annually pending continued funding and positive evaluations. The instructors will teach all levels of Chinese following the program's curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate substantial training and experience in teaching Chinese to American university students. M.A. degree or equivalent and native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese are required. Please visit<https://jobs.olemiss.edu/> to complete an application for these positions and upload your resume, names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Sidwell Friends, Washington , DC

Sidwell Friends, a co-educational, PK-12, Quaker day school, seeks applicants for a full-time Upper School Chinese teacher.  This person will teach Chinese language courses to students in grades 9-12 and potentially assist with other aspects of the Chinese Studies program.  Established in 1983, the Chinese Studies Program is one of the oldest high school programs in the United States offering courses in Chinese language, history and culture.  A major component is a language sequence in Mandarin Chinese.

Qualifications include experience teaching Chinese; familiarity with Chinese language pedagogy; experience in China; strong background in Chinese culture and native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Chinese; a bachelorâ s degree; a commitment to working collaboratively with other Chinese teachers to create a strong language program; strong interpersonal skills and comfort in dealing with multiple and diverse constituencies.

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references to the following address:
Sidwell Friends School -- Human Resources Department
3825 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington , DC 20016
FAX : (202) 537-2418
www.sidwell.edu
hr@sidwell.edu

Sidwell is committed as an institution to the ideal of diversity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, economics, gender, sexual orientation and physical disability in its student body, faculty and staff.

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Visiting Full-Time Faculty Position in Chinese

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a one-year visiting full-time faculty appointment in Chinese beginning in August 2008. Teaching responsibilities will include three courses per semester in the areas of Chinese Language and Chinese Literature. Ph.D. or ABD preferable; M.A. required. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. Visiting full-time faculty are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the Collegeâ s published policies. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits. Submit letter of application, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, and two current letters of recommendation to Professor Baozhang He, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, PO Box 46A, College of the Holy Cross, One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 2,700 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. Holy Cross belongs to the Colleges of Worcester Consortium (http://www.cowc.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (http://www.faculty.harvard.edu/01/013.html). The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace.

Kent Place School, Summit, NJ

Kent Place School, an all-girls', K-12, college preparatory school in Summit, NJ (Union County) is seeking a part-time primary and middle school Mandarin Chinese teacher for the 2008-09 school year.  Responsibilities include teaching one sixth-grade class and teaching in the school's primary school (grades K-5) after school program for one half hour each afternoon, Monday through Friday.

Candidates should have experience teaching in U.S. K-12 schools and teaching primary and middle school age students.  Master's degree a plus.

If interested in applying, please email a resume and cover letter to the attention of the Director of Studies at teaching@kentplace.org.

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is inviting qualified academics who possess PhDs and proven records of accomplishment in teaching and research, to apply for faculty positions as either Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in the discipline of Chinese Historical Phonology. Candidates who are also able to teach Chinese Rhetoric are preferred.

The successful applicant is expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to offer courses in both Mandarin and English. Most subjects offered by the Division of Chinese are taught in Mandarin while the administrative language of the University is English.

The Division of Chinese currently offers a Major and a Minor in Chinese, MA and PhD programmes by research, a Minor in Translation and General Elective subjects. Details of the Division can be found at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hss/chinese.

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hr/faculty_guidelines.htm) and send your application to:

Office of Human Resources
Nanyang Technological University
Administration Building, Level 4
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
Fax: (65) 6791 9340
Email: Acad-talent@ntu.edu.sg

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, IL

Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, IL is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced part-time Mandarin Chinese teacher to join our expert faculty in the Languages and Cultural Studies Department beginning September 2008. This position involves teaching three levels of Mandarin Chinese with the intention of expanding to four levels in the 2009-2010 school year. Once the program has expanded to four levels, the position would then become a full-time, tenure-track, teaching position. Opportunities to coach, participate in our community service program, and lead student extracurricular activities are also available.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. or Ph.D. in Chinese, Asian Studies, or a closely related discipline
• Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
• Upper school classroom experience
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and emotional maturity
• An affinity for working with adolescents in a progressive education environment
• A willingness to learn and improve professionally

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Personal and professional interest in and knowledge of a wide range of Asian literature and cultures
• Significant travel, work, and/or living experience in China
• Interest in extra-curricular involvement with students
• A demonstrated commitment to community service

Compensation:
Commensurate with background and experience.

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by mail, email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):
Laureen Sweers, Director of Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
lsweers@fwparker.org
fax: 773.549.4430

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer of Chinese Language and Asian Studies

The Department of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, announces a one year visiting assistant professor or lecturer position in Chinese language and Asian Studies, with the possibility of renewal for one year, beginning in September, 2008.

The successful candidate should be a near-native speaker of both English and Chinese, have experience in teaching Chinese language courses, and be prepared to teach language courses at all levels. A PhD is preferred, but ABDs are welcome to apply. In addition to Chinese language teaching, candidates should be able to teach a course on some aspect of Chinese language or culture in English. The candidate must be committed to supporting the Chinese and Asian Studies programs by assisting with activities outside the classroom, such as the weekly Chinese Language Table, tutoring, and recruitment and orientation for study abroad programs.

The St. Olaf Asian Studies curriculum includes courses in Chinese language and literature, Chinese film, Japanese language and literature, Japanese film, Chinese economics, Chinese and Japanese history, Chinese and Japanese religions, and a special sequence of general education courses that link language and area studies called the Asian Conversations.

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations, and a teaching demo on DVD, if available, to:

Phyllis Larson, Chair
Department of Asian Studies
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057-1098

All applications will be acknowledged. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the annual conference of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 4 and 5, 2008.

University of California at Davis, Davis, CA

Xavier High School, Middletown, CT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
beginning July 2008

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Xavier High School seeks a teacher of Mandarin Chinese to help continue and develop an existing program in Chinese language instruction.  During the 2008-09 academic year, the successful candidate will teach one or two courses of Chinese language and may, depending on time, expertise and availability, teach courses in or contribute to other departments of the school.  The successful candidate will work with the language department chairperson and the administration to faze in the long term development of Chinese language study at the school.

As a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, Xavier endeavors to form a man who is challenged academically, spiritually alive, physically sound, and technologically aware.
Our academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs are constructed to reflect a community centered on Judeo-Christian values.
Members of the Xavier community support each student in his growth as a human being. Xavier instills in each student a sense of responsibility for using his God given talents and gifts to the best of his ability.
In this light, a graduate of Xavier is fully prepared to fulfill the Christian call of our school motto, "Be A Man."

Visit Xavier's WEB SITE:  www.xavierhighschool.org


Please direct all inquiries to:
Mr. William Garrity, Principal
c/o Mrs. Donna Jaskot
donnaj@xavierhighschool.org or
c/o Mrs. Patricia LaBella, Language Department Chair
patricial@xavierhighschool.org
Xavier High School
181 Randoph Road
Middletown, Ct 06457
(860) 346-7735

The Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT

The Greenwich Country Day School

Faculty Opening Fall 2008

Mandarin Chinese Teacher (Grades 6-9)

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with 840 students in grades N-9 with a faculty of 123. The school is situated on 88 acres in central Greenwich, Connecticut, and is divided into three divisions: Upper, Middle, and Lower School, each with its own building and Division Head. Together they contain 54 classrooms, 5 science labs, 2 libraries, 2 auditoriums, 2 art studios, 8 tutoring rooms, 3 computer labs, 2 audiovisual rooms, and facilities equipped for teaching choral music, sewing, printing and carpentry. Other buildings include a dining hall with seating for 450, and 4 gymnasiums. The campus includes housing for over 60% of the faculty, 9 playing fields and 4 new tennis courts.

Greenwich Country Day was founded in 1926 and has, for many years, defined itself as a family school fostering academic excellence. Creative teaching is encouraged and used to motivate young students and foster a love of learning.  The schoolâ s emphasis on developing the whole child results in attention to developing strong academic skills, character, values, creativity, and sportsmanship. Many faculty serve as coaches and advisors in addition to teaching.

Over the years, GCDS has built an endowment of $30 million, which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits for faculty, including reimbursement for graduate school tuition. The school has a major commitment to programs for diversity, as well as a substantial financial aid program for students.

Position Description
GCDS seeks a Mandarin Chinese Teacher to work in our expanding World Languages Department, teaching students in Grades 6-9. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience.

Application Procedures
Applicants should send a letter indicating their interest, and a current resume to:

Emily Townsend, Human Resources
The Greenwich Country Day School
P.O. Box 623, Old Church Road
Greenwich, CT 06830-0623
(203) 863-5609
etownsend@gcds.net

The Greenwich Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Washington Yu Yung Public Charter, Washington, DC

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School in Washington, DC, is a Chinese Immersion, IBO Applicant School opening in September 2008 and serving Pre-K 4, Kindergarten and First Grade in our first year. We will grow to Eighth Grade by 2015.

We are accepting resumes for the following educational positions:

Classroom Staff:

   * 1 Chinese Program Coordinator/Lead Chinese Teacher
   * 2 Additional Chinese Classroom Lead Teachers
   * 3 English Classroom Lead Teachers
   * 6 Assistant Teachers (3 English 3 Chinese)

Additional Educational Staff

   * 1 Literacy / ELL Specialist
   * 2 Special Education Teachers
   * 1 Social Worker
   * 1 Specials Teacher

Qualifications: We seek individuals committed to our mission who relish the demands of a start-up school. All teachers must have experience in elementary education and a passion for working with children. All teachers must be highly qualified as defined by NCLB and possess a bachelorâ s degree in addition to passing any applicable Praxis. Preference will be given to teachers experienced with immersion, charter schools, and/or PYP (the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Chinese immersion teachers should be native or native-level Mandarin Chinese speakers.

Do you dare to be great? Do you want to be in on the ground floor?  Contact Us.

Please email a letter of interest and your resume to Amy Quinn.

http://www.washingtonyuying.org

Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Director of Chinese Language Program, Franklin and Marshall College

The International Studies Program at Franklin and Marshall College invites applications for Director of the Chinese Language Program, starting July 2008.  Ph.D. preferred, though not required.  This is a new program, and the ongoing director will lead its development.  The initial appointment is for three years, with annual reviews.  Responsibilities include teaching three courses of Chinese language or culture per semester, supervising a Language Fellow/Drill Instructor, collaborating with East Asianists in other departments, and administering the program.  The candidate must have knowledge of and extensive experience in Mandarin language teaching at the college level, have experience in administrative work and supervising TAs, and have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English.

Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Cecile Zorach, Director of International Studies, Franklin and Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA  17604-3003.  We will not accept application materials electronically. We will begin review of completed applications on March 14, 2008 and will continue to do so until the position is filled.   We will conduct interviews at the AAS annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.

Franklin and Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism.  EOE

San Francisco State University

DIRECTOR, CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

San Francisco State University is seeking a Director for its Confucius Institute. The Confucius Institute at SF State promotes teaching and learning of the Chinese language and culture in the US and Northern California. Qualifications: 5+ years in initiating, developing, executing, and evaluating programs in educational and non-profit settings; 5+ years in administration and supervision, including budget development, management, and fundraising; written and oral fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. A detailed job description and application instructions can be found at:  http://academic.sfsu.edu/positions.php  Screening starts on February 18, 2008.