22.4287, Jobs: Chinese Language and Culture: Rank Open, Michigan State U

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Subject: 22.4287, Jobs: Chinese Language and Culture: Rank Open, Michigan State U

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Date: 28-Oct-2011
From: Talisha Winston [revierew at msu.edu]
Subject: Chinese Language and Culture: Rank Open, Michigan State University, USA

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Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:46:20
From: Talisha Winston [revierew at msu.edu]
Subject: Chinese Language and Culture: Rank Open, Michigan State University, USA

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University or Organization: Michigan State University 
Department: Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, & African Languages
Job Location: Michigan, USA 
Web Address: http://linglang.msu.edu/
Job Rank: Rank Open  

Specialty Areas: Chinese Language and Culture

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

Description:

Michigan State University, a leader in global education is pleased to invite 
applications (open rank) for our growing Chinese language and culture 
program. The ideal candidate will provide strong, innovative leadership for the 
Chinese Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, 
Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning 
August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. PhD 
required. We seek a dynamic faculty member with primary interests and 
extensive experience in the teaching and learning of Chinese culture with a 
commitment to innovative language study. Experience with a variety of 
teaching methods and curricular perspectives is desirable. The successful 
candidate will benefit from a rich supportive language and culture community 
that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, a strong 
Second Language Studies doctoral program, world-renowned study abroad 
initiatives, a wide variety of cross-disciplinary initiatives led by MSU's Office 
of China Programs, a Confucius Institute in the College of Education, and the 
Asian Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would 
especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work 
environment and who have a good record of obtaining external funding.  
Strong interest in fostering collaborative opportunities and strategic 
partnerships with key Chinese research and educational institutions as well 
as an interest in building cultural, economic and civic bridges between China 
and the State of Michigan is expected.  

Teaching responsibilities will include Chinese language and culture courses in 
the Chinese Program, as well as Integrated Arts and Humanities or Global 
Studies courses on Chinese or Asian culture in the global context. Applicants 
should submit: a current CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, 
statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. Applicants 
who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must provide 
documentation evidencing employment authorization in the United States.

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2011 and will continue until the 
position is filled. In addition to applying online, send all materials to the 
application address below. Persons with disabilities have the right to request 
and receive reasonable accommodation.

All applications for this positions (#5366) must be submitted electronically at 
the Michigan State Human Resources website, see application URL below.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed 
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively 
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, 
veterans and persons with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 07-Nov-2011 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Thomas Lovik 
	Chinese Language Teaching Position 
	Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages 
	A-614 Wells Hall, Michigan State University 
	East Lansing, MI 48824-1027 
	USA  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ 
Contact Information:
	Talisha Winston 
	Email: revierew at msu.edu 
	Phone: 517 353-0740 

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