Assistant Professor of Chinese, Tenure Track, Fall 2026 (Orange, CA)
Description
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Chinese, who possesses Native or near-native fluency in Chinese, within the Department of World Languages and Cultures, effective August 2026.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
The mission of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is to foster rigorous inquiry among our students through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts that is scholarly, creative, interdisciplinary, and experiential. Wilkinson College plays an important and unique role in the educational journey of every Chapman student and aims to ensure that graduates are prepared to assume their responsibility as global citizens, acting knowledgeably, and providing compassionate leadership in our community and world. The Chinese program is dedicated to teaching Chinese language, literature, and culture through technology, innovative methods, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Responsibilities
Lead a rigorous research, extramural grant-seeking, and publication program, which could include publishing books and/or articles in peer-reviewed journals, depending on the candidate’s specialty areas.
Develop innovative upper-division courses in area of expertise and teach lower-division courses in the curriculum.
Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service, and community-engagement initiatives.
Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service.
Qualifications
Required
Ph.D. in Chinese or closely related field from an accredited institution conferred prior to August 2026.
Strong potential for impactful scholarly contributions in the field.
Prior teaching experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Preferred
Experience with teaching interdisciplinary courses and using technology in the classroom, especially AI.
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:
Cover letter of interest
Curriculum Vita
Research Statement (2 pages max)
Sample of relevant research
Teaching Philosophy (2 pages max)
Three letters of reference
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials including a teaching portfolio.
For more information, contact Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa, Associate Dean, Wilkinson College at takaragawa@chapman.edu. Please use “Chinese Position” as the email subject line.
Application review will begin October 15th and applications considered until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive, ranging $87,000 – $105,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
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