The Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (rank will be based on experience) position in Chinese language beginning July 1, 2025. The position is for an initial one-year probationary contract with possible renewal at three or five year intervals, depending on the continued needs of the department and availability of program funding.
Minimum qualifications: Master's degree and native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English are required, as well as the ability to teach all levels of Chinese along with prior minimum three years of college-level teaching experience. Also required are an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Chinese; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language, technology-related pedagogy and flexibility in using different teaching methodologies; and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously at all levels of the language.
Deadline for applications is October 18, 2024. Electronic submission of applications is required. Submit a letter of application (including remarks on teaching philosophy (max 2 pages)), an unedited classroom teaching video of a (max 50-minute) Chinese language class (provide online access link or on USB), CV, a sample course syllabus, and three letters of recommendation to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28855.
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Chinese Language Search Committee
Department of Asian Studies
Cornell University
350 Rockefeller Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
The shortlist candidates may be encouraged to provide sample teaching material. Other inquiries can be made via e-mail to asianstudiesjobs@cornell.edu.
Pay Range: $51,300 - $80,400. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on title, education, experience, discipline and relevant skills.
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