Visiting Instructor in Chinese as a Second Language (Suzhou, China)

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.

Chinese Assistant Clincal/Teaching Professor (West Lafayette IN)

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana welcomes applications for the non-tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure track clinical faculty) in Chinese to begin in Fall 2025.

The person hired for this position will normally teach four classes of three credits each per semester. The teaching assignment will include courses in Chinese as well as courses that are part of the College of Liberal Arts’ Integrated Cornerstone first-year curriculum focused on written or oral communication (e.g., SCLA 101, SCLA 102). In addition to teaching, some service activities with SLC and the Chinese program will be expected, such as participation in extracurricular events or program building/program-promoting activities, as arranged with the faculty in Chinese and the SLC Head. There may be opportunities for program-related special assignments, such as community outreach activities or others.

The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics or Second Language Acquisition with focus on Chinese, or related fields prior to the start of this position. The candidate should also have experiences in teaching various levels of Chinese language and demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The clinical faculty position at Purdue is benefits-eligible and starts with a three-year contract (renewable), and there is a pathway to promotion to the ranks of associate and full professor.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application indicating relevant experience and
qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s philosophy of
teaching and includes evidence of teaching excellence, and names of three potential references. (letters not required for the initial screening stage). Please submit applications via this link:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Chinese-AssistantClinicalTeaching-Professor/34262-en_US/

Any questions regarding this position should be sent to search committee chair, Professor Wei Hong, at hongwei@purdue.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications after December 16, 2024, and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The contract of the successful candidate will begin on August 18, 2025. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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

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/.

Assistant Professor of Chinese Language and Culture, Tenure-Track (Hsinchu, Taiwan)

The Master’s Program in Chinese Language and Culture at National Tsing Hua University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chinese language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field. Prior teaching experience in higher education is required, and proficiency in English is preferred. More information about the Master’s Program in Chinese Language and Culture, please visit https://clcul.nthu.edu.tw.

Qualified applicants should download the application form from the Program’s website and submit their application materials via email to clcul@my.nthu.edu.tw by November 30, 2024 (Taiwan Time).

Required application materials:
(1) Completed Application Form (https://clcul.nthu.edu.tw/article-Teacher.html).
i. Detailed CV
ii. A statement of research interests, future research plans, and teaching philosophy
iii. Syllabi for three courses
iv. Chinese and English abstracts of representative works
v. Personal Information Summary for Faculty Applicants
(2) Representative Work: One representative work (published within the last three years, including academic publications or dissertations) and up to four additional works (academic publications from the past five years), for a total of no more than five works. Please provide the full text of each work.
i. If unpublished works, include proof of acceptance.
ii. For works written in languages other than Chinese, please include a Chinese abstract.
(3) Recommendation Letters: Two recommendation letters, to be signed and sent directly by referees to clcul@my.nthu.edu.tw.
(4) Supporting Documents:
i. A copy of Teacher Certificate (issued by MOE, Taiwan), Current Employment Certificate, and Highest Degree Certificate.
ii. Applicants who have not yet obtained their Teacher Certificate (issued by MOE, Taiwan) should provide doctoral transcripts for evaluation and will undergo teacher qualification review as per regulations.
iii. Candidates with foreign degrees must have their academic credentials (including transcripts) verified by the Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices.

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a presentation and interview between December 2024 and January 2025.

For more information, please visit the NTHU Bulletin Board: https://bulletin.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/406-1086-259214,r5075.php?Lang=zh-tw.

For any inquiries, please contact Hsin-Yen Huang at clcul@my.nthu.edu.tw

About NTHU
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) is a leading institution known for academic excellence and innovation across various disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. With distinguished scholars and researchers, NTHU is committed to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges. With outstanding teaching and research resources, the university promotes cross-cultural exchange and academic innovation. We invite you to join our vibrant academic community to advance Chinese language education and international Sinology.

Chinese Language Lecturer (Princeton, NJ)

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.

Assistant Professor of Asian Studies, Tenure-Track (Greencastle, Indiana)

The Department of Asian Studies at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. Ph.D. (completed by August 2025) in language acquisition, linguistics, Chinese literature, or Chinese language pedagogy is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The department specifically seeks candidates to teach all levels of Chinese language and one (or maximum two) non-language content courses per year, depending on the needs of the program. Teaching assignment is six courses per year, and funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will coordinate the Chinese language program at DePauw.

DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating just over 1,900 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School, which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.

Candidates should submit through Workday (https://depauw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DePauw_University/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Asian-Studies–Tenure-track-_JR100021): a cover letter summarizing qualifications; CV; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of scholarly interests; evidence of effective teaching such as sample syllabi and course evaluations; contact information for three professional references; and a copy of graduate transcripts. Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Hiroko Chiba, Asian Studies Department Chair, at hchiba@depauw.edu with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University’s goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese (Chapel Hill, NC)

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.

Senior Instructional Professor (open-rank) and Director, Chinese Language Program (Chicago, Illinois)

Description

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations (EALC) at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as Director of the Chinese Language Program with an expected start date of September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or Senior Instructional Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The initial appointment is for a minimum term of 3 years, although longer initial appointments may be possible depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The position is renewable upon successful review.

The selected candidate will serve as Chinese Language Program Director (LPD), which serves approximately 200 students annually at 5 levels of instruction. The LPD is responsible for overseeing the curriculum and budget for the program, the placement and assessment of students, co-curricular programming, and the supervision and review of a staff of 5 unionized Instructional Professors. The LPD typically teaches 4 courses per year (on the quarter system) in the program, and may be asked to take on limited administrative or management responsibilities outside of the Chinese Language Program.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include ACTFL Advanced-High proficiency in Chinese or equivalent, and a terminal degree (MA or PhD), preferably in Second Language Acquisition or a field related to Chinese language instruction. Applicants must also have prior teaching experience at the college level and the potential to be a successful manager of a language program. Specialized training in second language teaching or acquisition, and prior experience managing a language program, is also highly desirable. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their language proficiency via certification or in the interview process.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at https://apply.interfolio.com/156475. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed.

• CV
• Cover Letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s approach to directing a Chinese language program
• Teaching Statement
• Two Sample Syllabi for different levels of Chinese language courses
• Contact information for three references

Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review of applications (e.g., teaching video, course evaluations, etc). Questions about the application process should be directed to Dawn Brennan at dbrennan@uchicago.edu.

Position contingent on final budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Lecturer of Chinese Language (Providence, RI)

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

Assistant Professor of Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture (Middlebury, VT)

Assistant Professor of Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture, Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT—The Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chinese language, literature, and culture to begin in fall 2025. Candidates may be specialists in any historical era and any genre of Chinese literature, but priority will be given to candidates who have experience teaching courses, to undergraduates, in Chinese language and on traditional Chinese literature and culture, including poetry, prose, and drama, as well as topical courses not confined to a single historical period. Applicants must have the Ph.D. by September 2025. Candidates must be committed to high quality undergraduate education and the mentoring of a diverse student population, and they also must be willing to dedicate themselves to participation in a department with a tradition of teamwork and team teaching. Candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Chinese (“Mandarin”) and English. The typical teaching load will be 2 fall semester courses and 2 spring semester courses plus 1 Winter Term course in every other year. When teaching Winter Term, the new colleague will join the team that teaches beginning Chinese. In each fall and spring semester the new colleague will typically teach 1 language course and 1 course in English on literature or culture. The new colleague will contribute to the college-wide curriculum, including the first-year seminar program and may contribute to the programs in Comparative Literature and Literary Studies. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching, potential for excellence in scholarship, and the ability to innovate in the design and teaching of courses both in English and in Chinese.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. Women, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are especially encouraged to apply. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with all the complexity and individuality each person brings.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio please submit: a letter of application; a CV; graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching and research interests; a sample of scholarly work; three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability; and a separate, one-page statement on inclusion that addresses how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service demonstrate a commitment to and/or evidence of engaging with issues of diversity and inclusion. Questions may be sent to Chinese Department Chair Thomas Moran at moran@middlebury.edu. The application deadline is January 1, 2025, but review of completed applications will begin immediately, with priority given to applications received by November 15, 2024.

To apply, please follow this link: https://apptrkr.com/5685427

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks

Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher (Phoenix, AZ)

Deer Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona is hiring Elementary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teachers for our Mandarin DLI program.

Please send resume or any questions to DLI Coordinator, Ambre Martinez: ambre.martinez@dvusd.org

Assistant Professor of Instruction (Evanston, IL)

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.

Visiting Professor – East Asian Languages and Cultures (New London, Connecticut)

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Connecticut College invites
applications for a three-year 0.8 FTE Visiting Assistant Professor in transnational and transcultural East Asian studies, who can teach the Chinese language, beginning July 1, 2025.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or a related field by the time of appointment. Areas of specialization are negotiable, although we are particularly interested in hiring someone who can bring innovative and cutting-edge pedagogy to the wide spectrum of our upper-level Chinese courses. Preferences will be given to outstanding, highly engaging teacher-scholars showing native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English, and those who are flexible and accommodating in their course offerings.

The teaching load for this position is four courses per year, including at least two Chinese language courses, other required courses for our majors and minors, and/or electives to be determined by the new hire in consultation with the department. The new member is expected to be an enthusiastic and creative collaborator with colleagues within and beyond the department.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. We recognize that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. AA/EOE

Effective June 8, 2023 Connecticut College no longer mandates the COVID-19 vaccine or
boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated
and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest; an updated curriculum vitae; sample publication or
thesis chapter; two sample syllabi, including one for an EAS major’s course; student evaluations; if possible, the link to Chinese teaching demo; and names and contact information for three references to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/153609 . Review of applications begins January 15, 2025.

Leave Replacement Position in Chinese Language (Williamstown, MA)

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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