Chinese Language Lecturer — Full-Time, In-Person

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Chinese language to commence Fall 2027. The position is in-person at West Campus, with responsibilities across the Chinese sequence and program development, under the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.

The successful candidate will teach, prepare materials, advise students, participate in exams, and contribute to curriculum development while meeting program needs and funding constraints.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chinese language pedagogy, teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language, Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, or related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching Chinese at the college/university level.
• Experience teaching Chinese at more than one level of the curriculum.
• Experience with technology-enabled instruction and with a learning management system.
• Superior or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (ACTFL Superior or equivalent). Reading and teaching both simplified and traditional characters.
• Professional proficiency in English to teach, advise, and conduct departmental business.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the full sequence (beginner to advanced) across approximately 3 courses per semester.
• Prepare syllabi, materials, and assessments; maintain common standards across sections.
• Advise students; participate in placement and proficiency examinations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program planning for the Chinese program.
• Engage in departmental service activities.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency (ACTFL Superior)

English teaching proficiency

College/university teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or higher in Chinese language pedagogy or related field

Doctorate preferred in related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Technology-enhanced instruction

Job description

Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Chinese language to commence Fall 2027. The position is in-person at West Campus, with responsibilities across the Chinese sequence and program development, under the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.

The successful candidate will teach, prepare materials, advise students, participate in exams, and contribute to curriculum development while meeting program needs and funding constraints.