Full-Time Assistant Teaching Professor in Chinese Language (Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts)
The Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Chinese language, beginning September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, programmatic needs, and available funding.
Responsibilities include teaching Chinese (Mandarin) language courses from introductory through advanced levels (typically six courses or sections per academic year, with reductions in teaching the first two years per the CBA), holding regular office hours, participating in curriculum development and programmatic service, and contributing to department and university services, including advising and committee work.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Chinese language, linguistics, language pedagogy (TCFL/TCSOL), second language acquisition, or a closely related field; native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese; high-level fluency in English; and prior experience teaching Chinese at the college or post-secondary level. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential. A Ph.D. and experience with technology-enhanced language teaching, instructional material development, and professional engagement are preferred.
Tufts seeks candidates who demonstrate teaching excellence, pedagogical innovation, ongoing professional development, and a strong spirit of collaboration.
The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plans.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three referees. Confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to Interfolio by the referees. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/182057 For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Mingquan Wang at Chinese@tufts.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Per the Full-time Teaching Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement the minimum salary for an Assistant Teaching Professor in AY 2026-2027 is $79,848.
Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual’s education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Ranges represent full-time 9- or 12- month base salaries.
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