26.4776, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Subject: 26.4776, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:23:44
From: Zarina Rakhmanova [hr.shss at nu.edu.kz]
Subject: Mandarin; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Ling & Literature: Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Astana, Kazakhstan

University or Organization: Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences 
Department: Languages and Literature
Job Location: Astana, Kazakhstan 
Web Address: http://shss.nu.edu.kz/shss/
Job Title: Chinese Language and Literature
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Ling & Literature 

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

Description:

The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) at Nazarbayev University invites applications for an Assistant Professor with a specialization in Chinese literature and culture. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chinese Language, Literature, or a related field. Candidates would be expected to teach introductory through advanced courses in Mandarin as well as elective courses based on their research interests. We seek a candidate with an exemplary and ongoing record of research, demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, a commitment to active involvement in the life of the Department and the capability of mentoring senior undergraduates in application to graduate programs. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, and it carries a 2/2 teaching load.

The Department of Languages and Literature at SHSS currently has eleven full-time faculty representing a variety of disciplines and national literatures. The Department has one of the fastest growing major counts in the School and is adding an array of literature and language course offerings in Fall 2016. The Department is housed within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences which offers six majors and has approximately 600 students. Nazarbayev University is a modern, English-language institution based on best practices drawn from partner higher education institutions in the US, UK and Singapore. The strategic partner for SHSS and the Department is the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nazarbayev University is located in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.

The salary and benefit package are highly competitive. The benefit package includes the following:

- Housing based on family size and rank
- A relocation allowance
- Air tickets to home country, twice per year
- No-cost medical insurance, with global coverage
- An educational allowance for children

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references. Enquiries and applications should be directed to the email address below. Position is open until filled, but for fullest consideration, please apply by November 30, 2015.

Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2015 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: hr.shss at nu.edu.kz 
Contact Information:
	Zarina Rakhmanova 
	Email: hr.shss at nu.edu.kz 

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