Columbia University 

Lecturer in Chinese

The Chinese Language Program of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for three full-time lecturer positions in modern Chinese, beginning Fall 2007. Language Lecturer is a professional track at Columbia University. These positions are renewable. Requirements for applicants: native competency in modern Chinese with standard pronunciation; specialization in linguistics, applied linguistics, or language pedagogy; demonstrated ability to teach college-level Chinese and to prepare teaching materials independently and collaboratively. Duties will include active participation in team work and program affairs and participation in the department’s summer Chinese language programs in China. The application dossier should include: a letter of application in English; a brief statement by the applicant on language teaching; a self-introduction in Chinese (handwritten in traditional characters); CV and three letters of recommendation (preferably two of which should be from language teaching professionals). A 30-minute video tape demonstrating the applicant’s teaching styles and a sample of research work are strongly recommended. The committee will begin considering applications November 10, 2006 and conduct preliminary interviews at the annual meeting of Chinese Language Teachers Association. The search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting. Send application packet to Prof. Lening Liu, Chinese Lecturer Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, 407 Kent Hall, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.