The Center for Language Education (CLE) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in CHINESE for the Academic Year 2019.

CLE is seeking an individual who is finishing up or has recently finished his/her MA or PhD with knowledge and familiarity in the most up-to-date theory and practice of language pedagogy. Faculty in the CLE share a consistent teaching philosophy across each of the language programs, and the Center offers workshops for professional development and communication of current methodologies in language teaching. Applicants should be open to furthering his/her teaching skills and working closely with fellow CLE faculty members. At least 2 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant or Lecturer in the Chinese language is strongly desired.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate include teaching a total of 12 contact hours per week.

Minimum qualifications are:

1. M.A. in Chinese Studies (with specialization in linguistics and pedagogy, applied linguistics or a closely related field)
2. Native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English
3. At least 2 years of experience (as a Teaching Assistant etc.) in teaching Chinese as a foreign language at the university level in the U.S.
4. Strong grounding in proficiency-oriented teaching
5. Strong computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
6. Must currently be eligible to be employed in the U.S.

Interested candidates must submit their application and all supporting materials by March 1, 2019 and include:

1. Letter of application (cover letter) including statement of teaching philosophy
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of names and email addresses only of three references
4. A video demonstration of your teaching including an introduction of yourself in English and Chinese at the beginning of the video. (We do not accept DVDs by surface mail. A YouTube link address with password is acceptable.)

Your application is not considered complete until all four items above have been submitted. Please do not submit materials other than those listed via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/58080, otherwise your application will not be considered.

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.