Position in Chinese Lingusitics and Pedagogy

[Tsuyoshi Ono]

Assistant Professor - Assistant Professor in Chinese Linguistics and 
Pedagogy

Department of East Asian Studies, University of Alberta

Application deadline: 11 October 2010

The Department of East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts at the 
University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure track position at 
the rank of Assistant Professor in Chinese Linguistics and Pedagogy, which 
may include any or several of the following areas; Chinese Linguistics, 
Chinese Applied Linguistics, Chinese Second Language Acquisition, Chinese 
Language Pedagogy. Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a 
Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline, and demonstrate outstanding potential 
for a research career. They should also demonstrate native or near-native 
fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English. Responsibilities will 
include teaching in both undergraduate and graduate student programs, and 
maintaining an active research program. Experience in teaching Chinese at 
the college/university level in North America, interest in instructional 
technology and experience in coordinating a Chinese language program are 
important assets. The teaching load is four courses per year.

Salary is competitive, and will be commensurate with qualifications and 
experience. Applicants should send a letter of application together with a 
CV and writing sample, and, if available, a teaching dossier and 
evaluations of teaching performance to:

Professor Yoshi Ono, Chair . Chinese Linguistics Search Committee
Department of East Asian Studies
331 Pembina Hall, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2H8, Canada.

Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to 
the Chair. Consideration of applications will begin October 11, 2010 and 
continue until the position is filled. The effective date of employment 
will be July 1, 2011.

The Department of East Asian Studies 
(http://www.eastasianstudies.ualberta.ca/) has recently undergone a 
significant rebuilding process with the addition of several important 
positions, and efforts are continuing to further expand the Department.s 
offerings and expertise. The filling of this position is an important part 
of this process. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Ono at 
tono at ualberta.ca, or Professor Mikael Adolphson, Acting Chair at 
madolphs at ualberta.ca.

Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the 
University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best 
universities in Canada based on our strengths in teaching, research, and 
services. The University of Alberta serves over 36,000 students in more 
than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs 
(www.ualberta.ca/). The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse 
faculty on campus, and one of the largest research and teaching centres in 
western Canada (www.arts.ualberta.ca). The University.s main campus is 
located in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of the province of 
Alberta. The Edmonton metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the 
country with a population of approximately one million (www.edmonton.ca) 
with excellent health care facilities and recreation opportunities. 
Edmonton is located only a few hours drive from Banff and Jasper National 
Parks, which offer skiing in winter and excellent hiking and sightseeing 
in summer.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to 
the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage 
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with 
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.