Instructional Professor (open-rank) in Chinese (Chicago, IL)
Location
Chicago, IL
Position URL
apply.interfolio.com/194995
Position Description
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in Chinese, with an expected start date of September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and educational background. The initial appointment is for a minimum of 2 years, with longer initial terms possible depending on qualifications and initial rank. Review and progression schedule are determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.
Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching normally consists of six courses across three quarters at all levels of the Chinese language. Service duties may include course coordination, creating and overseeing placement exams and graduate language exams, organizing cultural events and other co-curricular activities, advising undergraduate theses or other program-specific duties. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.
Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: $77,946 – $84,181; Associate Instructional Professor: $84,182 – $91,113; Instructional Professor: $91,114 – $100,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.
This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Qualifications
Applicants must have previous experience teaching Chinese at the post-secondary level and must demonstrate sufficient language proficiency for teaching Chinese in a university context, e.g., through an ACTFL-certified result at the Superior level or higher, or through receipt of an advanced degree earned in a Chinese-language context. An MA in a field related to Chinese is required, a PhD is preferred. Candidates with specialized training in second language acquisition, second language pedagogy, and/or assessment are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/194995 by 10:59pm Central Time/11:59pm Eastern Time on November 6, 2026:
· CV
· Cover letter
· Teaching statement
· 2 sample syllabi for different levels of Chinese language courses
· Contact information for three references
Longlisted candidates will be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review of applications, including a video teaching demonstration. Questions may be directed to Dawn Brennan at dbrennan@uchicago.edu.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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.
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