Unit-18 Lecturer Mandarin Chinese (Davis, CA)

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a part-time Unit-18 Lecturer position to teach four or more courses in Mandarin Chinese language in the 2024-25 academic year beginning 7/1/2024. Primary duties include instruction in Chinese at various levels and to hold office hours each week. The department will give preference to candidates with college teaching experience in the U.S., thorough knowledge of current second-language pedagogy, strong skills in written Chinese, and the ability to apply modern technology to classroom teaching. Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the department. Classes are held Monday-Friday, normally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259 – $72,404. This appointment is renewable, contingent on department teaching needs and demonstration of excellence in teaching.

Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided. This appointment is renewable contingent on program teaching needs and funding.

Requirements:
An M.A. or above in second-language pedagogy, Chinese linguistics, or another relevant field; native proficiency in Mandarin and native or near-native proficiency in English; a demonstrable record of excellence in Mandarin Chinese language teaching.

Applications are to be submitted via Recruitment @: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06209

Only complete applications will be considered. Complete applications include:
• Cover letter stating qualifications, teaching philosophy, and career plan
• Curriculum Vitae
• One to two video samples of classroom teaching. Direct links to videos must be included in a pdf document.
• Names and contact information of two references
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The position will remain open until filled.

The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Chinese Lecturer (Cleveland, OH)

Description
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for one full-time lecturer position in Chinese language, starting in Fall 2024. The position is a non-tenured one-year appointment, renewable upon the approval of the Dean’s office. Case Western Reserve University is a nationally top-ranked private research institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. We seek candidates who are specialized in Chinese language education, open to new methodologies and technologies, and wish to join an established language program that supports a major and a minor.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a M.A. in Chinese, Chinese pedagogy, second language acquisition, or a related field, such as Chinese linguistics and world language education in hand by July 1, 2024. We are particularly interested in candidates with a doctoral degree in the disciplines aforementioned. Three years of full-time college Mandarin teaching experience in North America and native or near-native Mandarin and English proficiency in both speaking and writing are required. Clear evidence of excellent Mandarin teaching at all levels, familiarity with ACTFL proficiency standards, and implementation of performance-based teaching methods are also required. Additional requirements include the ability to teach both traditional and simplified Chinese characters and knowledge about cultures, traditions, and language uses in both China and Taiwan. The successful candidate will be expected to be effective in communication, be collegial in collaboration, and use technology to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes. The individual will also stay actively engaged with cultural events at both the programmatic and departmental levels. The teaching load is three courses (up to three preps) at all levels of
Chinese per semester, and service is not required.

Application Instructions
A complete application will include the following eight (8) items:
1). Cover Letter
2). CV
3). Three (3) letters of recommendation
4). One (1) sample syllabus with a synopsis of session-to-session activities by date
5). Evidence of excellent teaching (in the form of three student evaluations of teaching across years and levels)
6). A five (5) minute teaching statement video that explains (a) your overall teaching philosophy (in English) and (b) ways that your teaching activities have engaged materials from China, Taiwan, and other areas where Mandarin is spoken in an attempt to be inclusive and promote social justice (in Mandarin Chinese)
7). A teaching-demo video for a Mandarin Chinese class that is at least 30 minutes in duration
8). A diversity statement which describes how your research, teaching, and/or service might contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion within your scholarly field(s) and/or how you individual and/or collaborative efforts may promote structural justice inside and outside institutions of higher learning. This statment should also reflect on the ways in which your continued efforts will foster a culture of diversity, pluralism, and individual difference at Case Western Reserve University into the future.

Questions about this position can be addressed to Dr. Ching-Hsuan Wu, the Search Committee Chair (ching-hsuan.wu@case.edu). Application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/137141. Review of applications begins January 22nd, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Instructor of Chinese (University of Arkansas. Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA.)

Job type: Full time
Job requisition id: R0048959

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Chinese to start in August 2024 and with the possibility of annual renewal, subject to program needs, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance of duties. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas-the flagship of the University of Arkansas System-is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees to a student body of 32,140. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A as a “Research 1” institution- Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity. The U of A is located in Fayetteville, a family-friendly scenic place that frequently receives accolades as one of America’s “best places” to live. Fayetteville is part of the growing Northwest Arkansas (NWA) area, which is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies and is gaining a national reputation for its overall quality of life.

We seek an exceptional instructor of Mandarin Chinese Language courses at all levels with a track record of employing innovative pedagogies and active engagement in research-informed teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and interest in online language teaching.

Duties will include:

* Teach four classes per semester (Fall and Spring), including in-person and online courses.
* Teach language courses at any proficiency level per program needs, as well as introductory content courses for undergraduates about Chinese culture, linguistics, literature, or related fields, according to the candidate’s teaching interests.
* Plan and teach online Chinese courses, including language courses taught in Chinese and content courses taught in English.
* Plan and teach new undergraduate courses, including elective courses.
* Assist in developing an online Chinese minor program.
* Perform undergraduate student mentoring and advising, such as placement tests or credit transfer.
* Participate or co-organize Chinese program activities, such as co- or extra-curricular activities and cultural events.

Minimum Qualifications:

* MA in Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, pedagogy, second language acquisition with a Chinese focus, education with an online focus, or closely related disciplines conferred by the start of employment
* Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
* At least two years of Chinese language teaching experience at the college level in North America (including teaching as a graduate instructor of record)
* Evidence of ability to teach modern Chinese at all levels
* Significant Chinese language teaching experience in online formats
* Demonstrated teaching excellence in both face-to-face and online formats
* Familiarity with Pinyin and Simplified Chinese to meet instructional needs

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated familiarity with recent developments in language pedagogy and interest in applying these advances in teaching
* Demonstrated interest in and adaptability with instructional technologies
* Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with colleagues, e.g., parallel session instructors
* Demonstrated strong teamwork skills and flexibility in course offerings
* Demonstrated ability to use Chinese as the main instructional language even for beginning-level courses
* Demonstrated enthusiasm about contributing to growing a Chinese program both on campus and online

Required Documents to Apply:

1) A cover letter with web-accessible links to two teaching demo videos, one face-to-face and one online (via Zoom, etc), at least 50 minutes each
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Teaching statement
4) Teaching portfolio, including an actual syllabus of a course taught with the daily/weekly schedules, a sample syllabus for an online course (either synchronous, asynchronous, or mixed modes), a sample set of teaching materials, and a full report of student evaluations of a course
5) A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number). Additional materials may be requested from candidates selected for interviews.

Application instructions:
Completed applications received by January 31, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

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

For more information, please contact Dr. Danjie Su, search committee chair, Chinese Program Director, at danjiesu@uark.edu.

Optional Documents:
A scholarly writing sample in English

Additional Information:
The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures promotes an international understanding and global academic exchange. Through the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, courses in 12 languages, and participation in many interdisciplinary programs across campus, faculty members empower students to become proficient communicators and acquire a working knowledge of cultures and literatures around the world.
https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/world-languages

Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Danjie Su, search committee chair, Chinese Program Director, at danjiesu@uark.edu.

To apply, please use this link: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Instructor-of-Chinese_R0048959-1?q=R0048959&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

oklahoma

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese (Norman, Oklahoma)

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks a visiting assistant professor of Chinese.

The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students and has more than 3000 full-time faculty members in 18 colleges. In Fall 2022, approximately 25% of OU’s freshmen were first-generation students, 39% belonged to a minority race/ethnicity, and over 8% were of Asian descent.

The University of Oklahoma is home to a 277-acre Research Campus in Norman that was named the top research campus in the nation by the Association of University Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant city located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Please visit the provost’s website for more information.

Job Description

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) stands as one of the largest and most diverse units on campus, encompassing thirteen language and linguistics programs. We seek outstanding candidates specializing in Chinese cultural studies, preferably with an interdisciplinary approach. The candidate will teach language courses at all levels as needed, as well as content courses taught in English from our program course offerings in Chinese literature and cinema.
This is a full-time (9-month) position beginning August 16th, 2024. This position is a full-time, teaching-focused, benefit-eligible position that is renewable on a year-to-year basis contingent upon performance, departmental needs, and university funding. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidate must have a Ph.D. or ABD in a related field, have native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English and demonstrated success in teaching at the college level in the U.S. Evidence of a strong commitment to innovative teaching and professional development is preferred.

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

Please send an application in a single email, using “Chinese visiting professor” in the subject line, to Dianna Taylor at modlang@ou.edu. Please include the following:
1. A cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the minimum requirements above;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Evidence of successful teaching experience, including complete sets of teaching evaluations.
In addition, please have two letters of recommendation sent separately to Dianna Taylor at modlang@ou.edu with “Chinese visiting professor recommendation” in the subject line.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Nian Liu, Chair of MLLL nian.liu@ou.edu.

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

Faculty Open Rank- (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) Chinese Literature (New York City)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College, City University of New York, is accepting applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Chinese literature at open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), to begin in fall 2024. We offer undergraduate majors in Chinese language and literature (both classical and modern) and in translation and interpreting, as well as an MA in the teaching of Chinese (Mandarin) at the secondary-school level, and we welcome applications from candidates who will be able to contribute to our curricula in Chinese literature and any of the aforementioned areas. Candidates must demonstrate excellence or strong promise of excellence in research and in teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of scholarship, research, and teaching, as well as fully participate in program affairs and service. The candidate will teach language courses at all levels as needed, and content courses taught in English from our program course offerings in modern and classical Chinese literature, Translation, and Chinese Culture. The teaching load is normally three courses per semester.

QUALIFICATIONS
For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:
All candidates must have a PhD degree in Chinese Literature, Culture, Chinese Cinema, or a related field; full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English; teaching experience in related fields at the college/university level in North America; and commitment to teamwork and service. For appointment as assistant professor, applicants should have obtained the PhD before June 2024 and show evidence of excellence or strong promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching. For appointment as associate professor, a substantial publication record and extensive teaching experience are required. For appointment as full professor, applicants should have an outstanding publication record with demonstrated impact on the field and show evidence of sustained effectiveness and excellence in teaching. Desirable qualifications for appointment at all ranks include demonstrated interest in overseeing federally-funded Flagship projects.

Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. We seek applicants who have the ability to cooperate with faculty, students, and staff of all backgrounds for the good of the institution, and who are committed to encouraging and supporting our highly diverse student body.

COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
Assistant Professor: $82,928 – $99,532
Associate Professor: $100,329 – $117,805
Full Professor: $119,995 – $141,858

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 27671
Click on the “APPLY NOW” button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
• A letter of application describing teaching and research interests
• Writing sample (in pdf format)
• Graduate school transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references (note that we are not requesting letters of reference in the initial application)
Upload all documents as ONE single file– PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
For full consideration, all materials should be received. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023. First-round interviews will be conducted remotely over Zoom; finalists will visit the campus in person. The search will continue until the position is filled.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, Chinese (Mandarin) (Flagstaff, AZ)

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, Chinese (Mandarin)

Location: Modern Language

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 607587

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence

About NAU

Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU’s faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.

Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.

For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.

About the Department/College

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures (GLC) seeks candidates who will contribute to departmental efforts to advance programs, teaching, and learning to serve our diverse student population. Northern Arizona University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and GLC oversees the Modern Languages BA with emphases in French, German, Japanese and Spanish and the Interdisciplinary Global Program (dual majors with STEM and Business degrees), and minors in Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, with courses in Portuguese and Navajo, along with an MAT and BA in Spanish. Our graduates are critically informed citizens from diverse populations including first-generation students, Latine and Indigenous Americans, and veterans.

About the Position

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures (GLC) invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor appointment to teach Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture on the Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Mountain Campus beginning August 2024. This position is a full-time, teaching-focused, benefit-eligible position on the lecturer or professional career track that includes the possibility of promotion and is renewable on a year-to-year basis contingent upon performance, departmental needs, and university funding.

Successful candidates are expected to teach both lower and upper-division Chinese (Mandarin) courses. Along with the standard instruction-related expectations such as student assessment, mentoring, and course design and revision, the position also involves coordinating with colleagues on continuing curricular development and promoting student-focused initiatives. Robust participation in the academic and cultural activities of the department, college and university is also expected. Other duties may be assigned by the Chair, as necessary.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a solid pedagogical and theoretical foundation, and exemplary teaching record, a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body, an aptitude for program growth, and a passion for student outreach. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture at all levels of an undergraduate curriculum, be eager to use new teaching tools, and be able to potentially adjust pedagogical approaches to a remote setting. Successful candidates are expected to design, promote, and participate in the proposal and advancement of BA in Modern Languages with emphasis in Chinese (Mandarin).

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching 12 credit hours of both lower- and upper-division Chinese (Mandarin) courses per semester
• Holding regular weekly office hours and being available for students’ appointments
• Designing and revising Chinese (Mandarin) course curriculum
• Mentoring students, especially students with a Chinese Minor and IGP student
• Supervising Chinese Teaching Assistants, when needed
• Coordinating with colleagues on continuing curricular development and promoting student-focused initiatives
• Conducting Chinese Placement Interview and Proctoring Chinese Challenge Exams
• Advising and collaborating with CIE and IGP on students’ study abroad
• Organizing and participating in student-learning promotion activities
• Serving as student club(s) faculty advisor on campus
• Serving on professional, academic, and administrative committee(s), if assigned by the Chair
• Participating in the academic and cultural activities of the department, college, and university

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

This is a fulltime, 9 month (academic year), non-tenure eligible position.

Minimum Qualifications

Lecturer Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. in Chinese Linguistics, Pedagogy, Literature, or related field conferred by August 2024.
• Two years’ experience teaching Chinese (Mandarin) language at the post-secondary level in the United States, or in Canada, or another Anglophone nation (can be obtained during degree program). This experience must include teaching at the beginner and intermediate/advanced levels.

Assistant Teaching Professor Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics, Pedagogy, Literature, or related field conferred by August 2024.
• Two years’ experience teaching Chinese (Mandarin) language at the post-secondary level in the United States, or in Canada, or another Anglophone nation (can be obtained during degree program). This experience must include teaching at the beginner and intermediate/advanced levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English (written and spoken).
• A record of excellence in teaching in-person both lower- and upper-division university-level Chinese (Mandarin) courses to English-speaking students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of contemporary second-language teaching theories, methods, and strategies in designing courses and lessons that foster student engagement along with oral and written proficiency.
• Excellent record in curriculum design & development, and in teaching preparation and delivery.
• Experience in and commitment to student outreach and program design that fosters enrollment growth, including interdisciplinary programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success and creating a learning environment that welcomes a diverse student body, and a proven record of managing a classroom with students of different backgrounds and proficiency levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and the university community.

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.

This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the http://nau.edu/Provost/Resources-Policies/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Submit Your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before December 11, 2023 will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the ‘Current Openings’ link, locate vacancy 607587, and then “Apply” at the bottom of the page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position and addressing how you meet each of the preferred qualifications;
• a resume/curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three professional references.
Please do not include any other documents. Additional materials such as syllabi, teaching evaluations, teaching video(s), letters of recommendation may be requested later.

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4794692

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor (United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland)

LOCATION:
United States Naval Academy, Languages and Cultures Department

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY:
The United States Naval Academy is a unique institution of higher learning located in Annapolis, Maryland. As a service academy and premier undergraduate college, the United States Naval Academy has its own distinctive niche amongst American higher education institutions. Our talented faculty and staff are united by a common purpose–to develop the next generation of officers to be exceptional leaders in our naval service.
In order to deliver on this promise to our nation, we recruit from all segments of society to find faculty, instructors, and support staff who model the highest professional standards.

The United States Naval Academy is committed to building a diverse workforce who collaborate to provide a multidisciplinary and hands-on approach to student learning and leadership development. We believe that individuals from diverse backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.

Every year more than one million people tour “the Yard” to experience what our employees already know — the United States Naval Academy is a special place, with a special purpose. Employees will find challenging and rewarding work; state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence; the benefits of Federal employment; and exceptional quality-of-life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Languages and Cultures Department invites applications for TWO tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in any of the following languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, or Spanish, beginning as early as the Fall semester of 2024. USNA is a service academy and top-tier liberal arts college with demonstrated undergraduate teaching and producing quality peer-reviewed research. The research specialization is open. Responsibilities include teaching language across all proficiency levels and upper-level courses related to specialization. The successful candidate will teach 9 hours/semester, maintain an active program of scholarly research, and contribute appropriate service to support the departmental and institutional educational mission.

The Naval Academy Languages and Cultures Department is a mix of civilian faculty and military officers. The Department offers majors in Arabic, Chinese, and Foreign Area Studies, and minors in seven languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish).

This is an onsite, 10-month compensation, excepted service federal faculty position with a 3-year renewable appointment, a highly competitive salary, and full federal benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summer research support may be available for the first three years of new appointments; after that, civilians may receive partial research support by competing for internal research grants. Additionally, travel funds may be available.

MINIMUM AND OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: Chinese, French, Japanese, OR Spanish (anticipated completion of Ph.D. no later than June 2024 is acceptable)
Native or near-native proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, OR Spanish
Native or near-native English proficiency

Other Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in college-level language instruction
Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and working with a diverse student body and faculty
Research expertise in any of the following, but not limited to: Literature, Linguistics, French Literature 20th and 21st Century, Francophone Studies, Latin American 20th and 21st Century, Cultural Studies, Media and Film Studies, Foreign Area Studies, Gender Studies, or Transnational Studies

If applying for a position in French or Spanish, the ability to teach both French and Spanish is ideal
For the Japanese or Chinese applicants, they should demonstrate a clear understanding of the linguistic properties of Japanese/Chinese; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language, and technology-related pedagogy

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

1. Applicants should send a cover letter (including an affirmation of US citizenship), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (no longer than two pages), research statement, latest peer-reviewed research sample article, student evaluations (last two semesters), and a link to a recent 15-minutelanguage teaching video demo to CDR Benjamin Martin, Chair of the Languages and Cultures Department, at
LCDFacultySearch2023-group@usna.edu

2. Applicants should also arrange to have three reference letters addressing qualifications sent to the same email address.

Please note:
Applications will be reviewed beginning
November 15, 2023
but the positions will remain open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
All Civilian Excepted Service/Faculty Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee’s failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here
http://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

OPTIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REQUEST:
Submit a Demographic Information on Applicants Form (https://www.usna.edu/HRO/_files/documents/Public%20-
%20Docs/Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity/Demographic%20Information%20on%20Applicants.pdf)
to rsharps@usna.edu. (mailto:godwin@usna.edu)
This form is optional; your responses will not be shared with the hiring committee or anyone involved in the hiring process.
Announcement: LC-23-24-1

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer