Chinese Language Program Director

The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for a continuing, annually renewable directorship in Chinese language. Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Mandarin Chinese using both simplified and traditional characters, and an M.A. or Ph.D. in Chinese or in foreign language pedagogy/second language acquisition. The successful candidate will have strong administrative and organizational skills and a commitment to curricular development in an expanding undergraduate program. Familiarity with instructional technologies is desirable. In addition to teaching Chinese language and culture courses at all levels, other responsibilities include department and university service, advising, support for study abroad in China and Taiwan, and directing the Chinese summer study abroad program. To be considered for interviews, applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement to: Dr. Kathrin Bower, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness, to be sent directly to the same address. The review of applications begins October 15, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, see: http://mlc.richmond.edu/.