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One-Year Leave Replacement Position in Chinese Language

Employer
Williams College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 20, 2022
One-Year Leave Replacement Position in Chinese Language

Applications are invited for a leave replacement position in Chinese language for the 2023-24 academic year, with teaching to begin in September 2023. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either visiting lecturer or visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of two courses in Fall 2023 and two courses in Spring 2024. Depending on staffing, one of those four courses might include a disciplinary course in the visitor’s area of specialization. This is a full-time position. Compensation includes salary and insurance benefits.

The successful candidate will join colleagues in a vibrant Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures that offers three major tracks: Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Languages and Cultures. They will receive mentoring and opportunities for professional development both from the department and the college. The Chinese major requires four years of language study and the East Asian Languages and Cultures major requires three years of language study. The department also offers a dual language option under the East Asian Languages and Cultures major track. More information about the department can be found at https://www.williams.edu/dallc/ .

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, the ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively, and the ability to work with a diverse student body with various learning backgrounds. Experience in team-teaching and teacher training preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), CV, names and contact information of three references, 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 language 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 ( http://apply.interfolio.com/113508 ). 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 ).

The review of applications will begin on January 2, 2023, 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/ .

Position begins

September 2023

Application deadline

11:59 pm ET on January 2, 2023

Apply online

http://apply.interfolio.com/113508

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams website ( http://williams.edu ).

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

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