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The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, renewable Assistant Professor (Lecturer) position in Chinese beginning July 1, 2025. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Chinese language courses at all levels and content courses including Chinese popular culture and/or social media, as well as to participate actively in curricular and program affairs. The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in hand by the start date in Chinese Pedagogy, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language at the college level in North America and native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English are required. Adaptability with instructional technologies, experience practicing modern foreign language teaching methodologies, and demonstration of active participation in the professional field are highly desirable.

Complete applications include a letter of application, CV, contact information for three references, and a teaching portfolio that must include a teaching statement. Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before 02/01/2025 but materials will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174666.

As scholarly communities that stimulate innovation and educational excellence, the College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, such as law and medicine. The university’s language programs benefit from and serve the state’s extensive K–12 Dual Language Immersion program, which includes Chinese.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

About the Job:
WKU seeks a dynamic and innovative scholar to join our faculty as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Translation Studies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Chinese and English, using both the theoretical and practical aspects of translation. The candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of courses in translation studies and conduct research in areas such as translation theory, interpretation, or translation technology. This is a full-time, tenure track position, teaching 24 credits over 10 months. A 6-credit course release is available in the first three years for grant proposal development and other significant research initiatives. Startup grants will be provided to support student engagement research programs.

This position is appointed on a 3-year contract at the first instance, effective for the year 2025 and renewable upon successful reappointment review.

Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach disciplinary support courses. Candidates with an interest in teaching across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate courses in translation studies, translation theory, and interpretation.
• Develop and deliver innovative courses integrating translation technology and cross-cultural communication.
• Conduct and publish original research in translation studies or related fields.
• Mentor undergraduate students in translation projects.
• Participate in departmental and university service, including the development of interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Contribute to grant writing and research funding initiatives related to translation studies.

About Wenzhou-Kean University
Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai.
WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,100 undergraduate students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next three years. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by Kean University.
In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3 doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions.
Faculty positions at WKU offer:
Annual salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience with the range of $68,000-$75,000 for Assistant Professor. A well-rounded healthcare coverage, academic travel up to $2,000, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000, shuttle bus to campus for work, and up to 8% front-load retirement benefits within accordance with completion of years of service with the University. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs. Tuition discount of private/international kindergarten, elementary, middle and high schools for children of faculty. A collegial environment. Startup grant of up to 80,000 RMB. Three-year initial contract. Six-credit course release per academic year for the first three years. The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 50% of graduates have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and about 60% of graduates at the World’s Top 100 Universities.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• A strong research agenda with high impact publications in translation studies or related areas.
• Expertise in translation theory, interpretation, or translation technology.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and research practices.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Interdisciplinary research experience.
• Grantwriting experience.
• Proficiency in translation technology tools (e.g., CAT tools, machine translation).
• Experience mentoring students and developing translation projects.

Application Instructions
Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/155107).
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Unofficial transcripts of all degrees.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Research statement.
• Sample of recent scholarly work.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Background Screening:
Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

The Department of International Languages & Cultures at St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accepting applications for the three-year position of Lecturer of Chinese (Mandarin) beginning August 1, 2025. Lecturer teaches the equivalent of seven courses a year (three four-credit courses a semester plus two one-credit conversation courses), coordinates the Chinese program, assists the Asian Studies program and has nominal research expectations. The lecturer has the opportunity to shape and grow the Chinese program. Applicants with expertise in foreign language pedagogy, second language education, Chinese language/linguistics, cultural studies, literature, or other related fields are encouraged to apply. Lecturers report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, and may be assigned to the supervision of a department chair. The Lecturer position is a termed contract of three years. Contingent upon successful evaluation and ongoing need as determined by the VPAA, the contract is renewable. Lecturers receive full health benefits and are eligible for promotion and merit-based raises. Salary range is $66,000-$69,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Chinese or related field, Ph.D. preferred, and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities include Chinese language, literature and culture at all levels and may include courses in Asian Studies. Teaching experience in North America is required. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.

Non-­sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland’s public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for travel and curriculum development. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae (include e-mail address), statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). In support of inclusive hiring practices, for all SMCM faculty searches, the College will also request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate’s disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/159505. Questions may be directed to Dr. Laine Doggett at ledoggett@smcm.edu.

Review of applications will begin Dec. 16, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department at Hamilton College invites applications for two one-year Teaching Fellow positions in Chinese, beginning on August 1, 2025. The positions may be renewed for one additional year, contingent on funding renewal and performance review. A B.A., M.A., or current enrollment in an M.A. program in Chinese language pedagogy or related areas is required, and experience teaching Chinese as a second language is preferred. The teaching fellows will assist full-time faculty members in teaching Chinese language courses. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College’s goal of building a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Primary work responsibilities will include individual sessions and grading. The teaching fellows will receive a stipend of $13,375, room, board, health insurance, round-trip transportation to and from Hamilton College from their home, and tuition benefits.
To apply, submit a letter of application, C.V., transcript, and arrange for the submission of two confidential letters of recommendation via http://apply.interfolio.com/159269 . Questions may be addressed to Professor Zhuoyi Wang (zwang@hamilton.edu). Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates with complete application materials will be considered first.
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).
Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Duke Kunshan University invites applications for one-year Visiting Instructor positions in Chinese language in its Language and Culture Center. DKU offers an innovative, integrated and interdisciplinary liberal arts undergraduate program leading to both Duke and DKU degrees, and the Language and Culture Center provides Chinese language courses at all levels to international students in this program. Successful candidates for this position will teach first-year and/or second-year beginning to intermediate level Chinese language courses. Positions start in summer 2025.

This is a limited-term one-year contract, with the option to apply for a single one-year renewal.

Qualifications
Required:
 Post-graduate degree in relevant field such as Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Chinese Language Pedagogy, East Asian Studies, etc.
 Prior Chinese language teaching experience.
 Ability to communicate in English.
Preferred
 Chinese language teaching experience at the university level.
 Ability to speak additional languages, including foreign languages such as Japanese, Spanish, French, Korean, and/or other varieties of Chinese such as Cantonese, Shanghainese, Suzhounese.
 Experience working with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching philosophy statement; applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted. Submission of teaching demo(s) is strongly encouraged. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28164. Questions about the positions may be sent to lcc-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Language and Culture Search” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2024; applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

DKU is a partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/). Our campus provides an elite, interdisciplinary liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000. The DKU model draws on the best of Duke’s educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction in an intimate campus setting. A highly selective institution with an acceptance rate of <8%, the current student body represents over 50 countries. Students receive a DKU and a Duke degree. The current faculty to student ratio is 7:1.

The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-minute high-speed train. DKU provides competitive compensation, benefits and start-up packages. As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities.

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties (including the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to be established on 1 January 2025) and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects.

For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

LANGUAGE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
[To be established on 1 July 2025]

The Language Education Institute (LEI), a new academic unit to be established on 1 July 2025, will formulate policies, design curricula and deliver teaching activities for the education of languages among students at PolyU, focusing mainly on the Chinese and English languages. LEI will strive to become a regional and international leader in language education, particularly in the application of the latest technologies in language learning, teaching and assessment. It will drive scholarship and best practices in language education among the PolyU community.

LEI will comprise the Chinese Language Centre (CLC), English Language Centre (ELC) and Technology-Enhanced Language Education Centre (TELEC), which are constituent units with their own Directors. CLC and ELC will offer service teaching in Chinese and English for all students in the University while TELEC will undertake service language teaching using digital learning platforms and technological tools such as artificial intelligence and immersive technologies. In addition, LEI will support the University in developing language education policies and curricula, mainly for the Chinese and English languages and develop best practices and tools for technology-enhanced pedagogies.

Director of Language Education Institute (Ref. 241029004-IE)

The successful candidate will be appointed to a senior academic position at the Professor or Chair Professor level with appropriate terms, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent directorship appointment, which is normally for a three-year term of office on a renewable basis.

Job Functions

The position calls for a visionary and inspiring leader with a strong drive for excellence. Reporting to the Vice President (Education), the appointee will be required to assume the following responsibilities:-

(a) provide visionary and innovative leadership and oversee the planning, operation, initiatives and strategies of LEI to ensure effective language learning, teaching and assessment at PolyU;

(b) develop and implement language education policies and curricula, mainly for the Chinese and English languages, in alignment with the University’s mission;

(c) ensure high-quality teaching to nurture students as effective communicators within a whole-person educational framework;

(d) advance pedagogical approaches, particularly those enabled by digital learning platforms and technological tools, including artificial intelligence and immersive technologies, for effective language learning, teaching and assessment;

(e) collaborate with departments and units in the University to bridge pedagogical approaches and practical needs in language teaching, learning, and assessment;

(f) ensure effective communication with LEI staff and other stakeholders that leads to transparent decision-making;

(g) ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in LEI; and

(h) undertake other duties as assigned by the Vice President (Education) or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or a related field;

(b) a distinguished record in research and scholarship in language education or a related discipline, and a strong track record as an excellent teacher;

(c) attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university;

(d) a track record of driving educational innovation through the application of digital learning platforms, artificial intelligence and other emerging educational technologies for language teaching and learning;

(e) strong leadership in education policy development, curriculum design and pedagogical best practices that leverage technological tools to enhance language education;

(f) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in language teaching, educational research and innovations, quality assurance and programme evaluation; and

(g) excellent communication, interpersonal, resource management and team-building skills.

Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application and Nomination

The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Director of Language Education Institute at hrsclei@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 9 December 2024 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at http://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5305]. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for one or more Chinese language lecturer position(s) expected to begin September 1, 2025, for a one-year contract without the possibility of renewal. While duty time will be based on student enrollments, we expect to fill at least one full-time position.

Experience teaching Chinese at the college level is preferred. We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a master’s degree in disciplines such as Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese history, Chinese literature, or related fields. Ph.D. is preferred.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36581 and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interest, contact information for at least three references, and a web link to a 30-50-minute video of the candidate’s Chinese language teaching. Submission of a writing sample is optional (e.g., publications in Chinese or English, a dissertation chapter).

Reference letters will be requested after a Zoom interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be conducted until any available position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

These positions are subject to the university background check policy. The work location for these positions is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a renewable three-year appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese language, beginning July 1, 2025.

The Teaching Assistant Professor position will teach six language courses per academic year, covering levels from introductory to advanced, and will play an active role in collaborative program activities and affairs and perform other departmental service.

The position requires a master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language or a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English; and familiarity with the methodologies and technologies used in teaching Mandarin Chinese at the university level in North America.

Qualified candidates should submit an online application at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289666.
Required application materials include:
1. A letter of application outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Sample syllabi
4. Unedited teaching video of a 50-minute Chinese language class, in standard MOV or MP4 format
5. Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation

Course evaluations are optional. For the teaching video, applicants may either submit a link from which we can download the file, or mail it on a USB drive to:
Chinese Search Committee
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Campus Box 3267, 113 New West
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill NC 27599-3267

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

For additional inquiries, please contact chinesesearch@unc.edu.

The Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Chinese language, renewable every three years, effective July 1, 2025. An M.A. degree in Chinese culture, linguistics, language pedagogy, or related fields is required and a Ph.D. degree in one of these fields is preferred. Candidates should be able to teach at all levels of the program with native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and a strong command of English. Priority will be given to those who have independently taught Chinese to English-speaking students at the college level. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential. Additionally, experience in developing teaching materials, organizing academic events, engaging in professional publications, and presenting at regional, national or international conferences, will be favorably regarded.

All candidates must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (including a list of courses taught, syllabi for courses where they served as the lead instructor or taught independently, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials, and recent teaching evaluations), and three letters of recommendation. Please also provide a link to a classroom teaching demonstration video (approximately 30 minutes). Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.All application materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Please direct any inquiries to eas-search@brown.edu.

Please apply via this link: apply.interfolio.com/153663

WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. Applications are invited for TWO leave replacement positions in Chinese language for the 2025-26 academic year, with teaching to begin in September 2025. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either visiting lecturer or visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of four courses during the academic year (typically two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester). Depending on staffing, one of those four courses might include a disciplinary course in the visitor’s area of specialization. These are full-time positions, compensation for which will include salary and insurance benefits.

The successful candidates will join colleagues in a vibrant Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures that offers three major tracks: Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Languages and Cultures. The Chinese major requires four years of language study and the East Asian Languages and Cultures major requires three years of language study. More information about the department can be found at https://www.williams.edu/dallc/. The department and the college offer mentoring and professional development opportunities, including participation in the college’s professional development program First3, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching.

Review of applications will begin January 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include M.A. in Chinese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature or a related field (Ph.D. or ABD preferable). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin, strong teaching experience at the college level, ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively, and ability to work with a broadly diverse student body and to engage students with a range of learning styles and preparations. Experience in team-teaching and teacher training preferred.

Application Instructions

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to these TWO positions receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials free of charge. Applications should include cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), CV, names and contact information of three references, two lesson plans (one at the first- or second-year level, and the other at the third- or fourth-year level), a four-minute audio recording of your teaching philosophy (approximately two minutes in Chinese and two minutes in English) and a 15-minute unedited, high-resolution video recording of the applicant teaching an actual language class (if available) or a mock class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. Please indicate the links to the audio and video recordings in a word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/153675).
Questions about these TWO positions can be addressed to Professor Man He, Chair of the Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (mh11@williams.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu).

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures invite applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, non-tenure track, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Chinese language to begin September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will work with existing faculty members in the Chinese Language Program and must be able to teach the novice to advanced Chinese language courses for both heritage and non-heritage language learners. Duties include a six-course teaching load (typically two courses per quarter) at all levels for heritage and non-heritage learners. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment in foreign language pedagogy, second language education, Chinese language/linguistics, applied linguistics, or other related fields; teaching experience in U.S. higher education; and native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English. More information on the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures can be found at http://www.alc.northwestern.edu/.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi and teaching evaluations), teaching statement, and three references. For full consideration, an unedited video recording of the applicant’s classroom teaching demonstration should be made available electronically.

The online application form can be found here: https://www.alc.northwestern.edu/about/open-faculty-positions/.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Deven: asianlac@northwestern.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The review of applications will start on October 21, 2024. Once the application is submitted, those listed as references will receive an automated email with instructions on how to upload their reference letter by October 28, 2024.

Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. Applications are invited for TWO leave replacement positions in Chinese language for the 2025-26 academic year, with teaching to begin in September 2025. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either visiting lecturer or visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of four courses during the academic year (typically two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester). Depending on staffing, one of those four courses might include a disciplinary course in the visitor’s area of specialization. These are full-time positions, compensation for which will include salary and insurance benefits.

The successful candidates will join colleagues in a vibrant Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures that offers three major tracks: Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Languages and Cultures. The Chinese major requires four years of language study and the East Asian Languages and Cultures major requires three years of language study. More information about the department can be found at https://www.williams.edu/dallc/. The department and the college offer mentoring and professional development opportunities, including participation in the college’s professional development program First3, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching.

Review of applications will begin January 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include M.A. in Chinese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature or a related field (Ph.D. or ABD preferable). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin, strong teaching experience at the college level, ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively, and ability to work with a broadly diverse student body and to engage students with a range of learning styles and preparations. Experience in team-teaching and teacher training preferred.

Application Instructions

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to these TWO positions receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials free of charge. Applications should include cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), CV, names and contact information of three references, two lesson plans (one at the first- or second-year level, and the other at the third- or fourth-year level), a four-minute audio recording of your teaching philosophy (approximately two minutes in Chinese and two minutes in English) and a 15-minute unedited, high-resolution video recording of the applicant teaching an actual language class (if available) or a mock class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. Please indicate the links to the audio and video recordings in a word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/153675).
Questions about these TWO positions can be addressed to Professor Man He, Chair of the Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (mh11@williams.edu).

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