Tenure-Track Position in Chinese Language and Literature

Whittier College's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position for Assistant Professor in Chinese language and literature beginning Fall 2009. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand, though those with ABD status may be considered. Teaching responsibilities include teaching language classes at all levels, as well as modern and classical Chinese literature, Chinese culture and civilization. Preference will be given to applicants with specialization in Chinese language and literature and with extensive experience in teaching Chinese language essentials. Candidates must have proven ability in the use of standard Chinese, written and spoken at the native or near native level, as well as some experience teaching modern Chinese at the college level in the United States.  Native or near-native abilities in English are required as well.  Whittier College seeks excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership and community. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008 and selected candidates will be interviewed at the MLA in San Francisco December 27-30, 2008.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, a statement of language teaching philosophy, and official transcripts to: Dr. Andrew Wallis, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Whittier College, 13406 Philadelphia Street, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608.  Submissions may be made electronically to: awallis@whittier.edu

Whittier College is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and employer; successful candidates must be able to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.