Assistant Professor of Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture
Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT

The Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Chinese language, literature, and culture to begin in fall 2025. Candidates may be specialists in any historical era and any genre of Chinese literature or other form of Chinese cultural production, but priority will be given to candidates who can teach courses on traditional Chinese literature and culture, including poetry, prose, and drama, as well as topical courses not confined to a single historical period. Candidates with experience and demonstrated success teaching Chinese language, literature, and culture to undergraduate students are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2025. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must be committed to high quality undergraduate education, including language education and the mentoring of a diverse student population, and they also must be willing to dedicate themselves to participation in a department with a tradition of teamwork and team teaching. Candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Chinese (“Mandarin”) and English and be eager to teach both Chinese language courses and courses in English on Chinese literature and culture. The typical teaching load will be 2 fall semester courses and 2 spring semester courses plus 1 Winter Term course in every other year, with Winter Term off in the alternate year. When teaching in Winter Term, the new colleague will join the three-instructor team that teaches our four-week intensive continuation of beginning Mandarin Chinese. In each fall and spring semester the new colleague will typically teach 1 Mandarin language course and 1 course in English on Chinese literature or culture. In some semesters the new colleague may also be asked to teach a 1st- or 2nd-year Chinese drill class. The new colleague will have the opportunity to contribute to the college-wide curriculum, including the first-year seminar program and the programs in Comparative Literature and Literary Studies, and will have the opportunity to propose courses to be cross-listed with other departments and programs, including, for example, Film & Media Culture, and Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching, potential for excellence in scholarship, and the ability to innovate in the design and teaching of courses both in English and in Chinese. Continue reading Middlebury position →

The Department of English and the Department of Global Languages and Cultures, in the College of Arts and Sciences, at Texas A&M University invite applicants for a full-time 9-month joint appointment as a tenured Associate Professor of Asian and Asian American Studies, to begin in Fall 2025.

We welcome all qualified candidates, with a strong record of publication in transnational approaches to Asian and/or Asian American literatures and cultures. The position requires the ability to teach courses in literary and cultural studies, Asian Studies, and/or Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies.

Job duties will include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, contribute to the teaching mission of the departments (standard teaching load is 2 courses per semester), and fulfill service duties at the department, university, and disciplinary level.

The candidate should display engagement and experience in program-building and interest in course design (including introductory courses) to support undergraduate and graduate study and to build upon existing course offerings. Ideally, the candidate will contribute to the College’s Asian American Diaspora Studies Working Group and Asian American Studies Task Force. Continue reading Texas A&M associate prof position →

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Chinese at the level of assistant professor, beginning fall semester 2025. A Ph.D. in hand or near completion and native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required. The area of specialization is pre-twentieth-century Chinese literature and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language at all levels, departmental courses in his or her specialization, courses in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, independent studies as needed, and to direct in rotation a semester-long study abroad program to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Teaching will contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian Studies, and may contribute to Colgate’s other interdisciplinary programs, depending on the successful candidate’s area(s) of interest and expertise. The teaching load is five courses per year. Faculty responsibilities include productive scholarly research, student advising, and service to the University and the profession.

Please submit a letter of application that addresses your teaching and research, a CV, and three reference letters through [INTERFOLIO]. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their approach to teaching demonstrates an ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures can be found here.

Continue reading Colgate position →

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for a part-time adjunct instructor in support of the BGSU Chinese Program, starting August 16, 2025. Successful applicant will teach one or two language courses per semester. Applicants must at least have an M.A. degree in Chinese Studies or a related field with native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English. Experiences in teaching undergraduates in North America are desirable.

Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita/resume, 3) two letters of recommendation, 4) official transcripts indicating highest degree. Finalists are also required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.  All application materials including the resume/CV should be submitted electronically to ymin@bgsu.edu. Applications must be received by December 30, 2024. Questions about this position can be sent to Min Yang at ymin@bgsu.edu.

Contemporary China position at Princeton University

The Departments of East Asian Studies and Comparative Literature at Princeton University invite applications for a jointly appointed tenure-track assistant professor in contemporary Chinese literature, media, and culture. We are particularly interested in scholars who work at the interface of literary study and the analysis of visual, audio, and digital media like film or television. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing interdisciplinary and transnational research and whose work engages with recent transformations in media technologies and their representational practices. Candidates who work with another language (such as Korean or Japanese) are especially welcome. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of our departments and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.

Candidates should submit a vita, detailed letter of application, writing sample (25 pages max), dissertation abstract and chapter outline, and three letters of recommendation. Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/35641

Posted by: Steven Chung <sychung@princeton.edu>

Associate Prof/Prof – Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture
University of Toronto

Date Posted: 08/01/2024
Closing Date: 09/30/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38766
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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, 2025. 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). Continue reading U of Toronto position →

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (Non-Tenure track) position in Chinese language with a 9-month academic appointment for the academic year 2024-2025. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four (4) courses per semester in Chinese language, from the Beginning to the Advanced level, and to contribute to program building in Chinese studies. Depending on program needs, there may also be opportunity to teach advanced courses in Chinese Fiction and Chinese Film.

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures houses degrees/programs in modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish) and Classics, in addition to interdisciplinary programs in Africana Studies, Global Studies, Jewish Studies, and Religious Studies, and graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) programs in Hispanic Studies. The department is part of the College of Arts & Sciences, which houses 18 departments and encompasses more than 130 areas of study. Information about the Department is available at https://artsci.tamu.edu/global-lang-cultures/index.html. Information about the College is available at https://artsci.tamu.edu/index.html.

Qualifications

Applicant must hold an M.A. in Chinese or related field and have significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or a related field.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable and two letters of recommendation that address teaching.

Applications may be submitted to: apply.interfolio.com/149133

Questions related to the position may be directed to Ms. Ede Hilton-Lowe at ede@tamu.edu

Posted by: Jun Lei j2lei@tamu.edu

Chinese Encounters with the Mediterranean in Late Qing Travel Accounts: Call for research position

The University of Palermo (Italy) is the lead institution for the research project “The Mediterranean through Chinese Eyes: An Analysis Based on Geographical and Travel Sources from the Song to Qing Dynasties (960–1911) [MeTChE]”, funded by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research. In relation to this project, the following research position with a research grant is announced, for a duration of 12 months. The research work can also be conducted remotely, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the research units. The deadline for submitting the application is June 30, 2024.

RESEARCH TITLE
Chinese Encounters with the Mediterranean in Late Qing Travel Accounts: A Transcultural Exploration

DESCRIPTION
The research fellow will collaborate on the project “The Mediterranean through Chinese Eyes: An Analysis Based on Geographical and Travel Sources from the Song to Qing Dynasties (960–1911)”. He/she will be in charge of collecting and translating late Qing-era Chinese travel sources to analyze descriptions of Mediterranean civilizations from a transcultural perspective, under the supervision of the Project Scientific Supervisor. Specifically, he/she will:

• Identify a selection of travel accounts by Chinese travelers in the Mediterranean and Europe;
• Create an archive of occurrences of the term “Mediterranean”;
• Analyze and translate excerpts from collected works related to the theme of Mediterranean culture (both material and immaterial aspects);
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to delineate the perception of the Mediterranean by late Qing-era Chinese travelers.

The research fellow will collaborate with the project’s PI and other research unit members, either in person at the Departmental offices or remotely, in producing research outputs and organizing conferences and events.

Scientific Director: prof. Renata Vinci renata.vinci@unipa.it

Deadline: June 30th, 2024

Call in English
University Official Register n. 2248 del 31/05/2024

POSITION: Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese (2024-2025), Lehigh University

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Lehigh University invites applications for a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2024-2025. We seek candidates to teach 12 credits each semester in modern Chinese language across all levels, including an upper-level course in the candidate’s field of specialization.

Qualifications

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, though a PhD in Chinese Studies or a related field should be in hand by the beginning of the fall semester. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English. Those with college teaching experience in the U.S. are preferred.

Application instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and graduate transcript to Thomas Chen at thc316@lehigh.edu. For full consideration, applications should be received by April 20, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/.

Posted by: Thomas Chen <thc316@lehigh.edu>