Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Department:
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500
Posting Open Date:10/10/2024
Application Deadline:11/22/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese
Appointment Type:Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID:FAC0005313
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2025
Be a Tar Heel!: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, 2025.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.
Position Summary:The Teaching Assistant Professor position will teach six language courses per academic year, covering levels from introductory to advanced, and will play an active role in collaborative program activities and affairs and perform other departmental service.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:The position requires a master's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English; and familiarity with the methodologies and technologies used in teaching Mandarin Chinese at the university level in North America.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
Special Instructions:Qualified candidates should submit an online application at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289666. Required application materials include:
1. A letter of application outlining the candidate's teaching philosophy.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Sample syllabi.
4. Unedited teaching video of a 50-minute Chinese language class, in standard MOV or MP4 format.
5. Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation.
Course evaluations are optional. For the teaching video, applicants may either submit a link from which we can download the file, or mail it on a USB drive to:
Chinese Search Committee
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Campus Box 3267
113 New West
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3267
For additional inquiries, please contact chinesesearch@unc.edu
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