Deadline to apply: Candidates who apply by December 1 will receive full consideration. Applications may be accepted until the position is filled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Saint Vincent College invites applications for the James and Margaret Tseng Loe Chair of China Studies and Director of the Loe Center for China Studies. This is an open-rank, 3-year, renewable term position to begin August 2023.

Required Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have an earned doctorate (field of study open) with a specialization in China studies that is compatible with the Loe Center goal of inspiring and promoting cross-cultural exchange and understanding between China and the United States. We seek a candidate who will be able to develop courses that contribute to their field of study, the Saint Vincent College core curriculum, and/or to some our interdisciplinary programs, including Peace and Justice Studies, International Business, Public Health, International Studies, or Global Engagement. Chinese language skills are a preferred qualification.

Applicants should be nationally/internationally known in their fields and have an outstanding record of scholarship. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

We seek a candidate who has the vision, connections, and capacity to renew and grow the LoeCenter for China Studies to enrich our students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture and to foster cultural exchange activities.

Essential Duties:

Teach four courses (12 credits) per academic year with at least two related to China studiesConduct continued scholarship in area of studyDirect and develop programming for the Loe Center for China StudiesPlan an annual China studies conference, talk, or panel at Saint Vincent College Develop fellowship and/or exchange programs for Chinese and/or American faculty members and scholarship, fellowship, and/or exchange programs for Chinese and/or American students Manage and contribute to development for the Loe Center budget

To apply:

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a description of your research agenda. Graduate transcripts and letters of reference will be collected if needed following review of other materials. In the application, candidates should address how the missions of the Loe Center for China Studies and Saint Vincent College will be furthered through their teaching and research. All applications should be submitted to our Human Resource Department. Electronic submissions to employment@stvincent.edu are preferred.

Saint Vincent College is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences college of about 1600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Saint Vincent College is located about thirty-five miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a pleasant suburban/rural environment near the foothills of the Laurel Mountains. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new faculty, staff and adjunct positions. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.