Assistant Professor of Chinese

Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City, Utah, seeks an Assistant Professor of Chinese.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in modern and classical Chinese language, Chinese literature, culture, and history, Sinophone Studies, and comparative literature and film.
• Assign homework, tests, and grades.
• Create and oversee a Chinese minor program, which includes recruiting and retaining new students.
• Engage in scholarly research and writing and professional development activities.
• Make scholarly contributions to the discipline by presenting at academic conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Create and lead a Study Abroad program in Taiwan or China. Travel to Taiwan or China to support the study abroad program for two to four weeks a year.
  
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Ph.D. in Comparative Literature with a focus on Chinese literature and culture or related area. Foreign equivalent degree accepted. Must have required degree by start date.
• One year experience as a university Chinese Teacher in teaching or acting as a teaching assistant for college-level Chinese, teaching in subject areas at the university level during or after Ph.D. studies.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English.
• Must be willing to make scholarly contributions to the discipline by presenting at academic conferences and producing scholarly work that leads to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Must be willing to create and lead a Study Abroad program in Taiwan or China.
• Must be willing to travel to Taiwan or China to support a study abroad program for two to four weeks a year.
  

Documents Needed to Apply:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
4. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts.
5. Contact information for at least 3 Professional references.

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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.