NYU Shanghai is seeking to fill three full-time positions in its Chinese Language Program. We are seeking Chinese language lecturers who can:

• 1) teach with a load of 4 Chinese language courses (4-credit per course, 2 courses for Fall semester and Spring semester respectively) per academic year (excluding summer/winter sessions).
• 2) teach language courses for short-term intersessions during summer/winter (with additional pay).
• 3) teach additional language study sessions, including preparation classes for HSK, online language study, evening faculty/staff Chinese language classes, etc. (with additional pay).
• 4) create course syllabi, supplementary materials and examination papers and manage other course-related work for the courses accordingly.
• 5) offer 2 office hours weekly per semester (Fall and Spring semesters) for consultation and students’ additional study.
• 6) work for the Chinese language clinic, 3 hours weekly per semester (Fall and Spring semesters).
• 7) assist with the placement and exemption exams, including conducting online or face-to-face interviews, proctoring exams and grading exam papers.
• 8) assist the Director of Chinese Language Program in organizing and coordinating Chinese language and culture activities, language contests, and field trips for students, academic conferences, workshops, training, lectures, seminars and faculty recruitment, as assigned.

Qualified candidates should:

• 1) have Master’s degree minimum, specialization in Chinese language, Chinese literature, Linguistics and other relevant academic concentrations is preferred;
• 2) be familiar with US and Chinese educational systems;
• 3) be fluent in English and Chinese, oral and written;
• 4) have minimum 2 years of experience teaching students from English speaking countries, the experience of teaching advanced and/or post advanced level Chinese language courses (e.g. classical Chinese, literature reading, business Chinese, Chinese film, etc.) is preferred;
• 5) possess problem solving, time management, excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• 6) be responsible, self-motivated, flexible, team player, able to work well under pressure, and have the creative ability to use one’s own initiative.

Applications are due no later than February 14th, 2019. Appointments are for three years effective September 1, 2019, subject to a review at the end of the first year; contracts are renewable.

To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, 3 recommendation letters, a Chinese class teaching demo video (you may add the link of the video into your CV).

Please visit our website at http://shanghai.nyu.edu/en/about/work-here/open-positions-faculty for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail shanghai.chinese.program@nyu.edu.