Talent Seekers

1. Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese (Bethlehem, PA)

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Lehigh University invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2023-2024.
Qualifications
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, though a PhD in Chinese Studies or a related field should be in hand by the beginning of the fall semester. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English. Those with college teaching experience are preferred.
Application instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a graduate transcript to Thomas Chen at thc316@lehigh.edu. For full consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2023. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/.

2. Instructor of Chinese (Appleton, WI)

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for the position of Instructor of Chinese to begin September 1, 2023. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal.
We are seeking an individual who is a dedicated teacher passionate about working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in a liberal-arts setting. Candidates must have a Master’s degree; the area of specialization is open, with a preference for Linguistics. The appointment is for four or five courses over three trimesters: four Chinese-language courses including a three-course sequence at the beginning level and one advanced, third-year level course. A possible fifth course in the Introduction to Linguistics in English would be desirable.
In letters of application, candidates should discuss their experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Chinese at a US college setting. The search committee will start reviewing all application materials on March 15, 2023 until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to read about Lawrence and its surrounding community at Colleges That Change Lives, https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com, and www.lawrence.edu. Candidates will need to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references, please apply at https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com/postings/1296. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Kuo-ming Sung, at sungk@lawrence.edu or 920-832-6709.
Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty and/or (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research; and (3) showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body.

3. Lecturer (Denton, TX)

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of North Texas is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Chinese to begin September 1, 2023 (classes begin 08/21/2023). The position of Lecturer comes with full benefits. Duties including teaching four undergraduate courses (all levels from beginning through advanced) in Chinese language, literature and/or culture per semester. Active participation in Department activities and committees is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
• MA in Chinese language, literature, or culture, or related field required.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English.
• US college/university level teaching experience in Chinese language
Preferred Qualifications
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Experience successfully teaching advanced level Chinese language, literature and/or culture courses to native English speakers at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with program coordination/supervision.
• Evidence of service commitment to department and program.
• Experience facilitating student activities such as Chinese conversation table, Chinese culture club, or Chinese film series.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Link to job application:
https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/69358