World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Chinese (Lexington, Virginia 24450)

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Chinese, starting August 2025. The position is annually renewable and contingent on funding and performance. The WLTA in Chinese will assist full-time faculty members in teaching the first- and second-year Chinese language courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include independently teaching drill sessions, grading homework, holding office hours, and planning weekly Chinese table activities.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.

Qualifications:
M.A. (in hand or expected) or higher in Chinese Language and Literature, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or related fields; native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English; demonstrated experience in teaching Chinese at the College level through regular or summer sessions is preferred.

Required Application Materials:
Please apply for the position here. (https://wlu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WLUCareers/job/Lexington-VA/Chinese-World-Language-Teaching-Assistant_R1234)

Applications should include the following items: an application letter (please include a web-accessible teaching demo of approximately 20 minutes), a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of two references who have agreed to provide a confidential letter of recommendation. Please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Yanhong Zhu at zhuy@wlu.edu.
Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l. Please click on the “Staff Application Instructions for New External Applicants (Workday)”.