Kalamazoo College invites applications for a three-year position in Chinese language, literature and culture to begin in the fall of 2009. This position has a possibility of renewal and/or conversion to the tenure-track pending funding availability. Teaching responsibilities include two courses each of three terms. Ability to teach film courses is a plus. Native/near native fluency in Chinese and English is required. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude for and interest in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts, and a desire to involve undergraduates in scholarship both in and out of the classroom. PhD degree or ABD status in a relevant field required. Completed applications received by November 15, 2008, will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed. Preliminary interviews will be held at the ACTFL Conference. Send curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), detailed statement of teaching philosophy and goals, syllabi or plans of non-language courses, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Madeline Chu, Chair, Chinese Search Committee, Center for Asian Studies, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295. For more information about the College, see our home page at www.kzoo.edu. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. EOE.