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Lecturer in Chinese, Fall 2025
Location :
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Open Date : Dec 18, 2024
Description :
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking applications for a full-time lecturer position in Chinese to begin August 1, 2025. This position is a 3-year renewable term, with teaching load of 12 hours per semester.
The lecturer is expected to be able to teach Chinese language at all levels and be actively involved in the development of the Chinese program.
Qualifications :
Minimum qualifications : M.A. in Chinese pedagogy, linguistics, or related fields; native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English; at least three years of Chinese teaching experience at post-secondary level in the U.S.; demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Application Instructions :
Candidates should apply through Interfolio at http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 161037
The application materials should include :
1. Letter of application detailing the candidate’s teaching experience and involvement with program development
2. CV
3. Names and contact information of three references (who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation)
4. Summary of student evaluation and / or class observation reports (optional)
The review of applications will start on January 21, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Yen-Chen Hao, YHao6@UTK.edu for questions regarding this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu .
