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 3 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 Oct 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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Teaching videos can be linked in one’s application on Academic Jobs Online, or placed on USB and directed to:
Chinese Language Search Committee
Department of Asian Studies
Cornell University
350 Rockefeller Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-2502
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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