The
CHINESE LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
The Middlebury College Chinese
Department invites applications for a full time, two- year position at the rank
of Assistant Professor or Lecturer, in Chinese language, literature, and
culture beginning September 2005. Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand or expected by
August 2005 in Chinese language, literature, or related field; native or
near-native fluency in Mandarin and English. Teaching responsibilities will
include a course or courses in Mandarin (ranging from 1st through 4th year levels, possibly including Classical
Chinese) every semester plus one or more of the following in some semesters:
Mandarin for heritage learners; a Chinese literature course taught in English
translation, a course in English that contributes to the college-wide
curriculum (e.g., first-year seminars and interdisciplinary courses on language
and culture). Evidence of commitment to dynamic, effective undergraduate teaching
is crucial. Send letter of application with statement of research and
teaching interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and three letters of
recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability, to:
Carrie E. Reed, Chair, Chinese Department, Hillcrest, Middlebury College,
Middlebury VT 05753. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position has been filled.
Thank you,
Anna Sun
Chinese Department Coordinator
(802) 443-5520
sun@Middlebury.edu