Lecturer 10 - Chinese Language

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Chinese language to commence Fall 2027. The position involves teaching across the full sequence of Chinese courses, preparing materials, and serving on department committees.

This in-person appointment is at West Campus and requires eligibility to work in the United States. Required qualifications include a Master's degree or higher in related fields, 2+ years teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chinese language pedagogy or related field, completed prior to start date.
• At least two years of college/university level Chinese teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Chinese at multiple levels of the curriculum.
• Experience with technology-enhanced instruction and a learning management system.
• Superior or near-native Mandarin proficiency (ACTFL Superior or equivalent).
• Professional English proficiency to teach, advise, and conduct departmental business.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the full sequence of Chinese language courses (3 courses/semester).
• Prepare syllabi, materials, and assessments; maintain common standards across sections.
• Advise students; participate in placement, proficiency examinations, and evaluations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency

Teaching experience

Curriculum/assessment

Education

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

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Technology-enhanced instruction

Job description

Lecturer 10 - Chinese Language

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

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.

Equal Employment 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.

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