VISITING INSTRUCTOR OF CHINESE LANGUAGE (Iowa City, Iowa)
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Position Description:
The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures in the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Iowa is searching for a Visiting Instructor in Chinese Language for the academic year 2025-2026. The appointment period for this position is one year. The University has a variety of faculty appointment types, and there are times when visiting instructor lines can be converted to longer-term appointments. If you have questions, please contact Mandy Powers at amanda-powers@uoiwa.edu. Responsibilities include teaching three language courses per semester (one of which may be a linguistics, translation, or other course depending on department needs and the candidate’s area of specialization, for a minimum of 24 s.h. per year) and assisting with extra-curricular activities and programmatic service for the Chinese Program.
To apply, please visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu and reference Requisition #75594. The application materials must include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) one sample of a lesson plan, 4) a video recording of a language class taught by the applicant, if available (Note: Please post the teaching videotape online and indicate URL in the letter of application and the curriculum vitae), and 5) three letters of recommendation. Screening begins May 1, 2025. Interviews will be conducted by video conference.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Education Requirement:
Master’s degree or higher in Chinese Pedagogy, Chinese Linguistics, Education, or a relevant field in hand by start date
Required Qualifications:
Native or near-native fluency in English and Chinese
Experience in teaching (as an instructor of record or as a TA) Chinese language courses at the college/university or high-school level in the U.S.
Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others in programmatic service
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
Sample of a Lesson Plan
Video of Language Class Taught by Applicant
Number of References: 3
Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.
Contact: Amanda B Powers – amanda-powers@uiowa.edu
Clas-Wrld Lng, Lit, & Cultures
Phillips Hall
16 North Clinton Street
PH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://asian-slavic.uiowa.edu/
