28.5406, Jobs: Mandarin; General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Subject: 28.5406, Jobs:  Mandarin; General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 21:56:50
From:  Rochester Institute of Technology [pxcgsl at rit.edu]
Subject: Mandarin; General Linguistics: Visiting Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA

 
University or Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology 
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: http://www.rit.edu
Job Title: Visiting Professor
Job Rank: Visiting Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)

Description:

Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a one-year position
as Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese. This is a one-year position with
no renewal, as a tenure-search will follow with an appointment starting in the
subsequent year (AY 2019-20). The successful applicant will be able to apply
for the tenure-search.

Responsibilities include (1) teaching Chinese language courses at all levels,
primarily at the intermediate and advanced levels, (2) teaching Chinese
culture courses in English, (3) conducting scholarship in Chinese language and
culture and/or related field, (4) providing service to the department
including curriculum development and advising.

Anticipated Start Date: August 14, 2018

Required Qualifications:
- PhD or ABD in Chinese language and culture, or related field
- Native or near-native fluency in Chinese
- Native or near-native fluency in English
- Demonstrated capability for active scholarly production
- Experience in teaching Chinese language at the college level in the US
- Ability to teach upper-level Chinese courses including Professional Chinese
and/or Chinese for Science and Technology, and Chinese culture courses in
English

How to Apply:
Apply online at the link below. Please submit your cover letter addressing the
listed qualifications; a vita; a research statement; materials to demonstrate
teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy; a ‘contribution to
diversity’ statement; and three letters of reference.

You can contact the co-Chairs of Search Committee with questions on the
position at: Philippe Chavasse (email: pxcgsl at rit.edu) or Zhong Chen (email:
zxcgsl at rit.edu).

To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by
January 31rd, 2018.

RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity,
pluralism, and inclusion.  



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://apptrkr.com/1144530 
Contact Information:
	Philippe Chavasse 
	Email: pxcgsl at rit.edu 


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