Job Description
Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500
Posting Open Date
10/10/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
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
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025
Position Information
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.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Luoyi Cai, Chinese Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email ChineseSearch @ unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment @ unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents - Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Sample Syllabus
Optional Documents - Other Document
- Media Presentation
Supplemental Questions
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- DVM
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- Masters
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