Chinese Language Fellow

Vassar College invites applications for the position of Chinese Language Fellow (Intern) for the 2007-08 academic year (late August, 2007 through May, 2008). Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. The Language Fellow, who must be a native speaker of Chinese, assists the Chinese faculty members in preparing teaching materials and conducting drill sessions for 12 hours a week. Language Fellows receive free room and board on Vassar's campus in student housing for the academic year, a monthly stipend of $500 for 10 months, and health insurance coverage; they may also take up to two courses per semester free at Vassar. Language Fellows should have a B.A. and be fluent in English. To apply, please send a letter, vita, an audio tape introducing yourself in both Chinese and English, and at least one recommendation letter. Review of applications is on-going until the position is filled. Please send applications to Wenwei Du, Chair, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0285 or email chinese&japanese@vassar.edu.