Lecturer II in East Asian Studies-Chinese
(Albuquerque, NM)

 
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Lecturer II position in East Asian Studies-Mandarin Chinese beginning in August 2016. The successful candidate will contribute to the pedagogical goals of a department seeking to develop further its new East Asian Studies major and to strengthen the teaching of critical languages. This Lecturer will work closely with existing faculty in Chinese and Japanese to teach courses in Chinese and the East Asian Studies program.

The position will involve teaching a base load of twelve credits a semester. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate beginning and intermediate courses in Chinese language that integrate exposure to East Asian cultures. Salary and benefits are competitive.

This position requires an M.A. degree in hand by time of appointment in a field of Chinese language, applied linguistics and/or pedagogy by August 1, 2016. Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken Chinese as well as English is expected as well as evidence of successful teaching at a North American university.

We would prefer a candidate who can demonstrate successful involvement with student activities, experience in assessment of language teaching, and the ability and willingness to assist in developing the East Asian Studies program. Additionally, we prefer candidates who are familiar with new technologies in language teaching.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. UNM has a progressive lecturer review and promotion program.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Applications must be uploaded online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu. These should include a letter of intent addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant’s teaching interests and experience; a current curriculum vitae; a list with full contact information for three references; a statement of teaching philosophy; and a sample syllabus for a lower division Chinese language course.

Please have three letters of recommendation sent via post directly to: Professor Katrin Schroeter, Chair of the East Asian-Chinese Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, MSC 03 2080, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Emailed letters will NOT be accepted.

For best consideration, completed applications are due December 1, 2015. The position will remain open until filled.

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