Carnegie Mellon University

Tenure Track Position in Chinese Studies

The Department of Modern Languages invites applications for an open-rank position in the tenure track in Chinese Studies beginning in August 2010.   While preference may be given to junior level candidates, senior level scholars are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must have native speaker level proficiency in Chinese and expertise in one or more of the following areas: literary and cultural studies, history, civilization, cultural anthropology, sociolinguistics.  Successful candidates will have a doctorate in an appropriate area of Chinese studies, strong commitment to research and teaching excellence, and interest in teaching a full range of courses in the curriculum. Teaching load is 2+2.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Applicants should send a letter of application (indicating, among other things, whether they plan to attend the ACTFL meeting in San Diego and/or the MLA meeting in Philadelphia), resume, statements of research, teaching, and curricular interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation (which may be included with the packet or sent directly by referees).  Representative publications may also be included.

The materials should be sent to: Chair, Chinese Tenure Track Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages, Baker Hall 160, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA  15213-3890; and should arrive not later than October 31, 2009.  Carnegie Mellon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Chinese

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Chinese in the Department of Foreign Languages, beginning August 2010. An earned doctorate in Chinese linguistics or associated field is required as well as native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English. Highly desirable: a record of successful teaching experience and direct experience studying or working in China. Preference given to candidates with a preparation in Chinese pedagogy and/or teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work effectively as a team member within the Department of Foreign Languages, be committed to teaching Chinese at all levels and to supervising internships and/or facilitating extra-curricular activities.

Commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.Kennesaw State University is a growing and progressive university in Georgia’s public system of higher education. Located on an attractive campus in suburban Atlanta, KSU currently enrolls more than 22,000 traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate and master’s students. The thriving Atlanta metropolitan area has a rich array of museums, theaters, libraries, colleges and universities, and other resources.

The Department wishes to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their application how they can contribute to the diversity of the community.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted/postmarked by October 1, 2009. Candidates should send a letter of application addressing strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities for the position, including a record of effective teaching; evidence of scholarly activity; current vita; contact information for three references; and official graduate transcripts toDr. Luc Guglielmi

Chinese Search Committee Chair

by email at asstchinese@kennesaw.edu

or by mail to

Dr. Luc Guglielmi

Department of Foreign Languages,

Kennesaw State University,

1000 Chastain Road #1804,

Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591.

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