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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i. If unpublished works, include proof of acceptance.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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.