Lecturer, East Asian Languages and Cultures - Chinese

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia's Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures invites applications for a Lecturer in Chinese to begin August 10, 2027. The position focuses on teaching Chinese at all levels and contributing to program development in Charlottesville, VA.

The appointee will teach six courses per year (three per semester), participate in departmental service, and join a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with possible renewal.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English.
• Experience teaching Chinese language at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year (three per semester).
• Contribute to development of the Chinese language program.
• Participate in departmental service.

Skills

Teaching Chinese language

Curriculum development

Departmental service

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Lecturer, East Asian Languages and Cultures - Chinese
University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA

Type: Full-Time

Category: World Languages and Literatures

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Location: Charlottesville, VA

Description:
The University of Virginia's Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures (EALC), which offers instruction in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages and cultures, invites applications for a Lecturer in Chinese with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027.
We are interested in candidates with expertise in teaching Chinese language at all levels of instruction. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year, three each during the fall and spring semesters. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development of the Chinese language program and participating actively in departmental service.
This is a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility, but not the guarantee, of renewal.

Description:
Minimum Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants should hold a master's degree in a relevant field.
Candidates must also demonstrate native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English and experience teaching Chinese language at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful applicant will hold an MA or PhD at the time of appointment in Chinese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a related field.
Candidates should have knowledge of current trends in language teaching methodologies, familiarity with effective uses of technology in language instruction, and relevant preparation for engaging in departmental service.