Job location: Main Campus

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-12-07
Req: R000405

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Job Title:

Instructor Asian Studies

Job Family:

Furman Faculty

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Compensation Grade:

FAC

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Asian Studies

Job Summary:

Furman University’s Department of Asian Studies seeks a Visiting Chinese Language Instructor for a three-year contract, with the possibility of renewal. We seek a charismatic classroom teacher interested in participating in the dynamic growth of the Asian Studies program.

Job Description:

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher in Chinese language, Chinese linguistics, or related field; a strong passion for teaching Chinese language at all levels, native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English, and demonstrated training and experience Teaching Chinese as A Foreign Language. The Instructor joins a dedicated team of Chinese language specialists, and will help expand the Chinese language program. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, hosting co-curricular activities that support language learning, and participating in public outreach activities.

Required Documents:

Submit one PDF of your CV, Cover Letter and Diversity Statement. Please indicate your last name on the PDF.

The Diversity Statement should describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentoring and/or service might contribute to a liberal arts college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values.

Three letters of recommendation should be submitted to dongming.zhang@furman.edu through Interfolio or directly to Dr. Zhang.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Dongming Zhang at dongming.zhang@furman.edu

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

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