Full-time CFS Professorial-Asian and Near Eastern Languages (Chinese), may be filled with visitor (Provo, Utah)
Posting Close Date: 10 September 2025
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:59PM
Position Start Date: 15 August 2026
Required Degree: PhD in Chinese linguistics, Classical Chinese, Chinese literature, Chinese language acquisition or pedagogy, or a related field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English, and experience teaching all levels of Chinese at the postsecondary level using proficiency-based, communicative methods. Experience teaching Chinese linguistics or Classical Chinese is preferred.
Duties/Expectations:
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching Chinese content and language courses from beginning to advanced levels; curriculum development; and maintaining an active research and publishing agenda. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service to the department, college, and university.
Desired qualification includes experience with in-country intensive language program coordination (study abroad); teacher training and materials development. The expected load for this position is 3-2-1, including language classes at all levels and courses in the individual’s area of specialization that support the Chinese major and minor, Asian Studies, and Masters of Professional Language (MAPL).
Information required at the time of application: Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.
Document(s) required at the time of application: Please attach your teaching philosophy statement with links to teaching demo or attached lesson plans, updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application. All full-time faculty positions require a Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
Mission Alignment Statement
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
