Professorial Lecturer in Chinese

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2021-2022. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a 9-month term position with possibility of renewal and will commence on August 30, 2021.

The position will require the incumbent to teach 5-6 courses per academic year in Chinese language of all levels including topics courses. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in College of Arts and Sciences and University activities and service.

Established in 1925, the College of Arts and Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences as www.american.edu/cas and about the department at http:/www.american.edu/cas/wlc/ .

Salary is competitive.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Chinese or related field such as Chinese literature, philosophy, linguistics of Chinese language, Chinese pop-culture and current events. All applicants must have either native of near-native fluency in both English and Chinese.

Review of application will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.

Please contact Taylor R. Johnson, Senior Administrative Assistant, 202-885-2394 or tjohnson@american.edu if you have any questions.