Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese (Chapel Hill, NC)
Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a renewable three-year appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese language, beginning July 1, 2027.
The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach six language courses per academic year, from introductory to advanced levels, and will play an active role in collaborative program activities and perform other departmental services.
Qualifications
This position requires a master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language or a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English; and familiarity with the methods and technologies used in teaching Mandarin Chinese at the university level in North America.
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should submit an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/ postings/325585 by October 21, 2026.
Required application materials include:
- A letter of application outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Sample syllabi
- Unedited teaching video of a 50-minute Chinese language class, in standard MOV or MP4 format, downloadable from a shared link
- Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation.
- Most recent course evaluations (past 2 years)
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Contact
For additional inquiries, please contact chinesesearch@unc.edu



