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.