Lecturer 10 - Chinese Language

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

Location

Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, Stony Brook University

Open Date

Oct 15, 2026

Deadline

Dec 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Description: The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Chinese language to commence Fall 2027. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track term appointment, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, programmatic need, and available funding. Stony Brook's Chinese program serves one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the country. It teaches a full sequence from the true beginner through advanced levels, offers dedicated sections for heritage learners, and supports the Minor in China Studies. The successful candidate will teach across that sequence [3 courses per semester]; prepare syllabi, materials, and assessments and maintain common standards across sections; advise students; participate in placement, challenge, and proficiency examinations; contribute to curriculum development for the program; and take part in departmental service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, Chinese literature, or a related field.
• Experience teaching heritage learners and using differentiated instruction in mixed-ability classrooms.
• Training or demonstrated practice in proficiency-oriented and performance-based instruction; ACTFL OPI/WPT familiarity or certification.
• Experience with curriculum design, materials development, and common assessment across sections.
• Experience coordinating multi-section courses or mentoring teaching assistants and part-time instructors, and contributing to co-curricular and program-building work.

Special notes

This is an in-person appointment at the West Campus, governed by the Policies of the SUNY Board of Trustees and the State/UUP agreement. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States and must complete a pre-employment background check.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Yi Wang at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Theresa Spadola at [e-mail] or call 631-632-7690.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.