Assistant Professor of Chinese

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Chinese at the level of assistant professor, beginning fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language at all levels, departmental courses in his or her specialization, courses in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum , independent studies as needed, and to direct in rotation a semester-long study abroad program to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Teaching will contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian Studies , and may contribute to Colgate’s other interdisciplinary programs , depending on the successful candidate’s area(s) of interest and expertise. The teaching load is five courses per year. Faculty responsibilities include productive scholarly research, student advising, and service to the University and the profession.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in hand or near completion and native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required. The area of specialization is pre-twentieth-century Chinese literature and culture.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application that addresses your teaching and research, a CV, and three reference letters through Interfolio at Interfolio . Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities . Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their approach to teaching demonstrates an ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures can be found here .

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website .

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

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