One-Year Leave Replacement Position in Chinese Language (Williamstown, MA)
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. Applications are invited for a one-year leave replacement position in Chinese language for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023. The appointment begins in February 2023. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, appointment will be made at the level of either visiting lecturer or visiting assistant professor. Teaching load will consist of two courses in Spring 2023 (February through May 2023) and two courses in Fall 2023 (September through December 2023). This is a full-time appointment. Salary is competitive and comes with full benefits.
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include M.A. in Chinese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature or a related field (Ph.D. or ABD preferable). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin, strong teaching experience at the college level, and ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively. Experience in team-teaching and teacher training preferred.
Application Instructions
Applications should include cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), CV, three recommendation letters, two lesson plans (one at the first- or second-year level, and the other at the third- or fourth-year level), a four-minute audio recording of your teaching philosophy (two minutes in Chinese and two minutes in English) and if available, a 15-minute unedited, high-resolution video recording of the applicant teaching an actual class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. Please indicate the links to the audio and video recordings in a word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/103054). Any questions about this position can be addressed to Professor Li Yu, Chair of the Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (Li.Yu@williams.edu).
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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