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.