POSITION: Assistant Professor of Chinese, Tenure Track
Emory University: Oxford College
Oxford, GA
Open Date: Oct 24, 2025

Description

Emory University’s Oxford College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Chinese starting August 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar invested in the liberal arts to teach first- and second-year undergraduates. The successful applicant will teach three courses, including one introductory and one intermediate Mandarin language course, each semester. Other courses may include a first-semester Discovery Seminar, Mandarin language for heritage speakers, courses in their area(s) of interest, and an introductory course in East Asian culture. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduates through advising, undergraduate research, and other work; will provide institutional and professional service; and will engage in an active program of scholarly research.

Who We Are

One of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides approximately 1000 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor’s degree. Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, Oxford College immerses students in a small liberal arts campus community emphasizing discovery, exploration, and reflection both in and beyond the classroom. For more information about Oxford College and for a full list of open positions, visit http://oxford.emory.edu/hiring Continue reading Emory position →

Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies (Position # P-126741-848341)

The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a full-time (40 hours) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Cinema & Media Studies. Qualified candidates will demonstrate recognized potential for excellence in scholarship,as well as interest and experience in teaching a wide range of courses in Chinese language and literature, modern Chinese culture and intellectual history, and film history and theory. Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin and English is required. PhD must be in hand at time ofemployment.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per year (two in East Asian Languages and Cultures and two in Cinema and Media Studies) and to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives in SLLC and across the university. The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all of the pillars of the ARHU Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly. For full consideration, applicants should submit: a cover letter, CV, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy plus a sample syllabus, a representative writing sample in English of no more than 20 pages, and the names and contact information for three references who may be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation. All materials must be uploaded to the University of Maryland web-based employment application system via the University of Maryland’s job site: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP by the application deadline of November 10, 2025. This search is contingent upon the availability of funds.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Ligia González <sllc-facultyaffairs@umd.edu>

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology:
Three Open Positions in Anthropology, Art History, and Philosophy

1. Open Rank Professor of Anthropology

The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for a substantiation-track position in Anthropology, with an expected starting date of 2 July 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We invite applications at all ranks (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor), though we especially welcome applications at the level of Professor and Associate Professor with substantiation.

The position is for a scholar of Chinese anthropology whose research focuses on the Greater Bay Area, South China, Southwest China, or Southeast Asia. Preferred areas of expertise would include ecological or environmental anthropology, or other areas that help build links across the university, but strong applicants with other interests are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in the South China Research Centre in the School of Humanities and Social Science.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching as well as a strong publication record appropriate to career stage.  For applicants at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, a record of obtaining competitive external funding will be a plus. 

Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. Initial appointment at Assistant Professor rank will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Continue reading HKUST positions →

Position: Associate Prof/Prof – Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture
University of Toronto
Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43546

Description:

The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Chinese Thought and Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department for the Study of Religion (or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units).

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field, and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching, with experience in research supervision. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths in one or more of these departments, relative to Chinese thought and culture. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level in areas engaging Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture. Continue reading U of Toronto position →

Department of Comparative Literature and Languages
University of California, Riverside
2025-26 Academic Year Position(s): Lecturer in Chinese Language- Part time
Starting Date: September 22, 2025

Salary: Approximately $8872.12 per course (pending final budget approval) Appointment is eligible for renewal depending on need, funding and performance.

*** All appointments are contingent upon the appointee being able to provide, in accord with Federal law, evidence of authorization to work in the United States ***
*** This position is funded pending enrollment ***
*** Internal candidates receive first consideration ***

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements are an M.A. or higher in Chinese language pedagogy, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, or a closely related area; applicants holding a Ph.D., or who are ABD (while also holding an M.A.), are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and very good command of English; comprehensive understanding of the linguistic properties of Mandarin Chinese; familiarity with teaching methodologies and technologies; ability to teach all levels of Mandarin Chinese in a team; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Mandarin Chinese autonomously at the college level in the U.S. Priority will be given to candidates with experience and success in teaching Chinese language at an American university. Continue reading UC Riverside position →

Lecturer in Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema
University of British Columbia
Application deadline: August 4, 2025

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for the position of Lecturer in Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema, commencing Sept. 1, 2026.

This is a full‐time position for a term of up to five years, which includes a probationary first year. Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non‐tenure track), renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.

A full-time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for 24 teaching credits (i.e., eight 3-credit courses) annually, typically with a 3‐3 load in the Winter sessions and 2 courses or one intensive 6-credit course in one of the Summer sessions. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in modern Chinese literature, culture, and cinema, primarily in English (ASIA-prefix or ASIX-prefix content-based courses), and in Chinese (CHIN-prefix advanced language courses) as needed. The workload for this position also includes service assignments. Continue reading UBC lecturer position →

Assistant Professor of Chinese at Williams College

WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. The Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Chinese, beginning in the fall of 2026. We seek someone who can teach all levels of Chinese language courses as well as disciplinary courses in the candidate’s specialization, which can include second language acquisition, formal or applied linguistics, cultural studies, literature, or related fields. The teaching load will consist of four courses per year,  as well as meaningful participation in the Winter Study curriculum which is during January.

The successful candidate will join colleagues in a vibrant and supportive academic community.  The Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers three major tracks: Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Languages and Cultures. The Chinese major requires four years of language study and the East Asian Languages and Cultures major requires three years of language study. The department also offers a dual language option under the East Asian Languages and Cultures major track. More information about the department can be found at https://www.williams.edu/dallc/. We offer mentoring and professional development opportunities, including participation in the college’s professional development programs of First3 and  External Mentoring Program for Pre-Tenure Faculty, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching. Continue reading Williams position →

The School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow welcomes applications for the position of Lecturer (LTS) in Chinese. This post is full time, and it’s offered on an open-ended basis.

The full job description and application details can be found here.

Best wishes,

Hongling Liang <hongling.liang@glasgow.ac.uk.

Director, Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director, Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV [R0146391]

The newly established Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applicants with exceptional leadership, cross-cultural expertise, and a commitment to advancing intercultural understanding and educational opportunities to apply for the position of Director. This inaugural role will guide the Institute’s mission to foster understanding between the United States and China while advancing UNLV’s reputation as a leading site for international education and cultural dialogue.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership for the Institute’s academic, cultural, and community-focused initiatives. This role includes supervising the Institute’s team and overseeing all aspects of its operations to ensure the successful execution of programs, events, and initiatives that promote knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. As the public face of the Institute, the Director will advocate for its mission and foster collaborations with academic, corporate, and governmental partners in both the United States and China. Key responsibilities of the role include:

Strategic Leadership and Program Development

The Director will lead strategic planning and guide the direction of the institute, ensuring alignment with its stated mission, the Advisory Board, and the university’s broader goals and mission. The Director will actively promote the Institute’s mission through public speaking engagements, conferences, and strategic communication efforts. This work will require close collaboration with UNLV’s academic and administrative units, including the Department of World Languages and Cultures and UNLV Global. Continue reading UNLV position →

CHINESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE, Visiting Lecturer

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer for its Chinese literature and culture program, pending budgetary approval. The appointment is outside the tenure stream and will begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or be a very advanced ABD) by the time of appointment and is a specialist in either pre-modern/classical Chinese literature or early modern Chinese literature, with additional teaching and research interests in such areas as performing or visual arts, gender, and cultural studies, either limited to Chinese the cultural sphere proper or across cultures, regions of East Asia, or disciplines. The successful candidate will teach six courses per year. The candidate should have experience in teaching Chinese literature at a North American institution of higher education for two semesters or more, preferably with in-person classes. Responsibilities will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including a course on classical Chinese. Other duties may include mentoring students, normal service duties in the Department, and working with other Asia specialists in the Department and on campus. The successful candidate must show promise of good teaching and service. Continue reading U Pitt position →

Colgate University, VAP in Chinese Position Seeking Applicants

The Department of East Asia Languages and Literatures at Colgate University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture for the 2025-2026 academic year. For more information, please see the job description on Interfolio.

Posted by: John Crespi <jcrespi@colgate.edu>

Visiting Assistant Professor in Chinese Literature, Language, and Culture

Bard College invites applications for a one-year, full-time position, with the possibility of renewal, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Chinese literature, language, and culture, to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of content courses as well as Chinese language classes. Period and area of research specialization are open.

Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by time of appointment and have primary training in the fields of Chinese literary, media or cultural studies. Ability to teach courses in one’s area of specialization, general classes in Chinese literature and culture, and Chinese language at all levels and is expected. The position requires a lively interest in undergraduate teaching at a small liberal arts college and a vigorous and active commitment to scholarship.

About Bard: Located in the Hudson Valley two hours north of New York City, Bard has established a reputation for excellence in undergraduate teaching, outstanding programs in the arts, and innovative educational programs such as the Bard Prison Initiative and the Clemente Course in the Humanities. The academic life of the college focuses on undergraduate teaching in small, intensive seminars; creative general education programs that build communities of learning for all students; innovative collaborations between faculty in teaching and research; and close relationships between faculty and students, culminating in the senior project, a major piece of independent work completed by all graduates.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample, and three professional letters of recommendation to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/162314. Continue reading Bard visiting position →