Assistant Teaching Professor, Chinese & Global Asia

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Wellness perks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Chinese to begin in August 2027. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, renewable, with a path to continuing contracts.

The role requires native-level Mandarin, strong English, and at least five years of college-level teaching experience in the US. The department emphasizes innovative pedagogy and global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Professional-level proficiency in English.
• Experience teaching Chinese at college level in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 courses per academic year across four terms.
• Deliver engaging Chinese instruction to undergraduates.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to department initiatives.
• Apply innovative pedagogical approaches and best practices.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language or related field

Master's degree eligible for Instructor level

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Chinese to begin in August 2027. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, renewable, with a path to continuing contracts.

The role requires native-level Mandarin, strong English, and at least five years of college-level teaching experience in the US. The department emphasizes innovative pedagogy and global initiatives.