Modern Languages and Literatures Department
Chinese Language & Literature Search 2015-2016
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chinese. Candidates with a Ph.D. in the field of Chinese modern literature and culture, including popular, new media, cinema, and/or visual cultural studies are encouraged to apply. Of particular interest are candidates who can develop and teach new courses in English and Chinese on modern Chinese culture using new media and other traditional and non-traditional literary and cultural materials. Commitment to Chinese language instruction at all levels is required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a growing Chinese major and an interdisciplinary Asian Studies program. Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English is required. We seek applicants of broad scholarly promise who can contribute to the intellectual life on campus. Lehigh University is a private, research-extensive institution in southeastern Pennsylvania. The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/work_life_balance.html. Send CV, and three letters of reference to Academicjobsonline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6045) For first consideration, materials should be received by November 21.
C. A. Cook <conniba@gmail.com>
Professor, Chinese
Lehigh University