The Chinese Language Teachers Association Newsletter
News Update and New Jobs
(For January Issue, 2010)
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CHENG
& TSUI Professional Development Award for teachers of Chinese
The Cheng & Tsui
Professional Development Award is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills
of teachers of Chinese, especially teachers new to the field. The award, thanks
to the generosity of Cheng & Tsui http://www.cheng-tsui.com, is given to support
the attendance of pre-collegiate (including heritage school) and collegiate
teachers at training workshops, seminars, conferences, and other in-service learning
experiences at local, national, or international levels; and/or to collaborate
with a mentor teacher. Teacher training workshops and seminars attended by the
applicant should be focused on pedagogy and issues of teaching and learning.
The fund has designated an annual amount of $1,000 to be divided between at
least two teachers each year. The award recipients shall each submit a
1-page report in either Chinese or English to the Awards Committee on the
professional benefit from the award within one month upon the completion of the
proposed project.
To apply for the Cheng & Tsui
Professional Development Award for Teachers of Chinese, please submit (preferably
via e-mail PDF file attachments to the Awards committee chair below)
1) an application stating the purpose to which you would put the Award, the
amount of subsidy requested, and a proposed budget and 2) a current Curriculum
Vitae to the Chair of the Awards Committee of the Chinese Language Teachers
Association. Applicants for this award should have current CLTA or CLASS
membership status.
Adam Ross
Chair of the 2010 CLTA Awards Committee
Upper School: Languages
Lakeside School
14050 NE 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98125
Email: <adam.ross@lakesideschool.org>
Deadline for applications: May
31, 2010
Notification of winners: June
20, 2010
Winners will be announced at the
ACTFL/CLTA/CLASS Annual Conference in Boston, MA in November 2010, and in the
January 2011 CLTA Newsletter.
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Call for
Proposals
The Chinese
Language Teachers Association invites proposals for the Jiede
(all-attain) Empirical Research Grant, established in 2003 by an anonymous
donor, and enhanced thereafter by the original donor and other donors. The
grant will support empirical research in Chinese pedagogy and applied
linguistics that contributes to building a sound understanding of the teaching
and learning Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL). The recipient will be
expected to present a paper at the annual meeting of the CLTA or to submit a
progress report at the end of the grant term. …[more]
CLTA Monograph
#4
"Research Among Learners of Chinese as a
Foreign Language"
(Michael E. Everson & Helen H. Shen, editors)
Cutting-edge in its approach and international in
its authorship, this fourth monograph in a series sponsored by the Chinese Language
Teachers Association features eight research studies that explore a variety of
themes, topics, and perspectives important to a variety of stakeholders in the
Chinese language learning community. Employing a wide range of research
methodologies, the volume provides data from actual Chinese language learners
and will be of value to both theoreticians and practitioners alike.
[in English &
Chinese]
For more information on this and other NFLRC
publications, visit:
http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/publications.cfm (the book is listed
first on the page)
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CLTA
Teacher Training Workshop
at the 2010 annual meeting of CLTA/ACTFL in Boston
Topic of the workshop: Curriculum Designer for
Beginners: K-16 Students Targeted participants: Chinese teacher trainers Focus:
Content areas and training techniques
Goals: To help teacher trainers identify content
areas for training programs and to provide them with techniques in the teaching of Chinese
pronunciation and in the integration of culture in the instruction of Chinese
characters.
Format: 3 team presentations by Chinese language
teaching professionals at the secondary school and college level.
Chair: Janet Xing
Team 1: Articulation and standards (Dali Tan and
Jennifer Liu)
Team 2: Teaching Chinese Pronunciation in context
(Julia Kessel and Meng Yeh)
Team 3: Integrating culture in the teaching of
Chinese characters (Adam Ross and
Derlin Chao)
对外汉语教材编写和教学资源建设国际学术研讨会
第1号 通 知
2010年7月30－8月1日 中国，南京
为适应对外汉语教学事业快速发展的需要，加强海内外教师、学者和机构在对外汉语教学领域的沟通与合作，进一步推进汉语国际传播和推广工作，有效解决制约汉语国际教育瓶颈的教材和教学资源问题，中国南京大学、美国哥伦比亚大学、埃默里大学、英国谢菲尔德大学、加拿大滑铁卢大学等高校将于2010年7月30日至8月1日在南京共同举办对外汉语教材编写和教学资源建设国际学术研讨会。为提高此次会议的学术含量，会议特邀国内外知名专家周质平、姚道中、刘珣、李晓琪等教授到会作专题报告。兹将会议有关事宜敬告如下：
会议主题：对外汉语教材编写和教学资源建设
1. 对外汉语教材编写和教学资源建设的理论探究与反思
2.分语种、分国别/地区、分级别对外汉语教材的编写
3.国外大、中、小学汉语教材的编写
4.针对外国学生的中国文学文化教材的编写
5.国际汉语教师培训教材的编写
6.汉语国际教育硕士教材的编写
7.现代信息技术与对外汉语教学课程的整合研究；
8.对外汉语教学资源（包括平台、素材、课件、课程及工具）的建设；
9.对外汉语教学课件（含光盘版和网络版）的开发、应用与测评；
10.其他与教材编写和教学资源建设相关的教学和教师培养问题
会议组委会共同主席：程爱民教授（中国南京大学）
刘乐宁教授（美国哥伦比亚大学）
论文摘要提交截止时间：2010年 3月31日,4月15日发接受函
论文摘要（中文或英文不超过一页）请用电子邮件附件的方式寄送。论文摘要被接受者需要在2009年6月15日前将论文全文发给大会秘书处。如果论文全文与原来的摘要差异太大，会议组织委员会保留重审论文的权利。论文语言请使用中文或英文，论文的格式和其他要求将在正式邀请信中注明。
会务费： 国内代表：700元人民币；国外代表：US$ 150
秘书处联系方式：
联系人：曹贤文老师、张斌老师
电话：86-25-8359-3586
传真：86-25-8331-6747
电邮：(cnanda@yahoo.cn)
会后旅游：
欢迎提出对周边地区的旅游建议，我们将在收集了所有建议之后，对此旅游事项做出最终决定。会议的最新消息将在下面的网址上公布： hwxy.nju.edu.cn 。
对外汉语教材编写和教学资源建设国际研讨会组委会
2009-11-12
Clark University
The Department of Foreign Languages
and Literatures at Clark University invites applications for a full time
appointment in Chinese for academic year 2010-11. Initial appointment will
be for three years, renewable depending on satisfactory
performance. MA in Chinese language pedagogy, second language
acquisition, or Chinese linguistics is required. Candidates must possess native
or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English. Evidence of commitment to
dynamic and effective language teaching is essential. Experience with
computer-assisted instruction and Chinese language instructional software is
desirable.
Submit application letter,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, teaching evaluations, and
three recommendation letters to:
Chinese Language Search
c/o Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
301 Estabrook
Hall
Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Electronic applications are welcome
and may be sent by email to fllsearch@clarku.edu Review of complete
applications will begin April 1, 2010. We will continue to accept
applications until the position is filled. AA/EOE Minorities and women
are especially encouraged to apply.
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Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA)
Summer Language Immersion Program
Currently seeking candidates
proficient in Chinese to fill the following positions:
Resident
Assistants
Dorm
Head
Chinese
teachers
Activity
Coordinator
About our program: MMLA
employees are part of a community that
creates an intensive four-week immersion program for middle and high school
students each summer. Applicants should command a high
degree of spoken and written proficiency in Chinese. All applicants should able
to work as part of a team and should have previous experience working with
middle or high school students. These are residential positions.
All employees will be provided room and board and will have scheduled time off
each day and week. All employees pay for their travel to and from program
locations. Housing is not provided for family members of faculty.
Program locations: Pomona, California
Program
duration: June
19 - July 25, 2009
For more information about the
program visit, www.mmla.middlebury.edu.
Interested? Please apply on-line via
the Middlebury College website, by visiting http://go.middlebury.edu/jobsand clicking on
the MMLA link. Please call Human Resources at (802) 443-5465 for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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The University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is
pleased to announce our search for an Associate Professor of Chinese and
Director of Chinese Flagship Partner
Program.
Responsibilities
Teach Mandarin Chinese language courses to
undergraduate students. Direct the University's federally-funded and
prestigious Chinese Flagship Partner Program, and
work closely with its Chinese International
Engineering Program. Work with colleagues in curriculum and program
development. Collaborate with Flagship colleagues at the national level.
Publish and disseminate results of research.
Required Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in an area relevant to an undergraduate
program in Chinese;
2. native or near-native proficiency in Chinese
and English;
3. proven excellence in the undergraduate teaching
of Chinese to native speakers of English;
4. strong background in language pedagogy and
language assessment;
5. leadership and entrepreneurial skills to guide
a growing Chinese language
program;
6. demonstrated familiarity with American higher
education;
7. record of research and publication in the area
of second language acquisition, with an emphasis on the teaching of Chinese;
8. strong commitment to undergraduate education;
9. experience with program development;
10. experience supervising and mentoring junior
colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in grant writing; experience in the
integration of language teaching with other disciplines; experience in student
exchange and internship placement.
Applications
Please include CV and cover letter, and within
your CV, please include a list of three references. Review of applications is
underway; position open until filled. To submit
your application and for further details, please
see http://jobs.uri.edu.
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Assistant
Professor in Chinese, Wofford College
The Department of Foreign Languages at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track
position beginning in fall 2010 for Assistant Professor in Chinese Studies.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment in the
field of Chinese literature, cultural studies, linguistics, or related
subjects, and be native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate ability and commitment
to teach Chinese language at all levels of an undergraduate curriculum in the
USA. Specific responsibilities include teaching three courses per
semester as well as collaborating with other faculty in the development of the
major in Chinese and the minor in Chinese Studies. Two of the three
courses are in Chinese language and one is in the candidate's area of
specialization.
Please send letters of application, CV, statement
of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, with at least one
letter addressing the candidate's performance in the classroom, and other
supporting materials to Chinese Search Committee/CO Dr. Dennis Wiseman, Chair
of Department of Foreign Languages, Wofford College,
429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663.
Review of applications will begin April 10, 2010
and will continue until the position is filled.
Wofford College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and
female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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University of
Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature,
Department of East Languages and Literatures, invites applications for a
tenure-track, full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Chinese, position
number 83396. Appointment to begin August 1, 2010 or at a later date,
renewable subject to performance in research, teaching, and
service.
Duties: Teach undergraduate courses in
Chinese language and linguistics and graduate courses in Chinese descriptive
linguistics (department's basic teaching load is 15 credit-hours/year); advise
undergraduate and graduate students, conduct and publish research in Chinese
language and linguistics, participate in departmental and university service.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chinese
linguistics in hand at time of hire. Demonstrated expertise in Chinese
descriptive linguistics (phonology or syntax) or related
field. Demonstrated research and publication in Chinese language and
linguistics. Near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in
teaching Chinese language and/or linguistics at the college level.
Experience in teacher training and supervision. Linguistic knowledge
of additional East Asian languages. Ability to teach and direct research in
comparative linguistics between Chinese and another East Asian language or a
Chinese dialect. Ability to
teach courses and conduct research in historical linguistics.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and
qualifications. To apply: Submit a hard copy of a CV and a cover letter
indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications and three
recommendation letters.
Application address: Dr. Alexander
Vovin, Interim Chair, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, University of
Hawaii at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 382,
Honolulu, HI 96822. Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2010.
The search will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Hawaii is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action institution. UH does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic
origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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University
of Southern California
The
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern
California invites applications for a full-time instructor in
the Chinese language beginning in the fall of 2010.
The
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, in the College of Letters,
Arts & Sciences, provides students with a well-rounded education on East
Asia by focusing on the study of the languages, linguistics, literature,
thought and civilizations of China, Japan and Korea. The Department offers both
graduate (Ph.D. and MA) and undergraduate (BA) programs.
Salary
and benefits are competitive. MA
in Chinese language pedagogy,
second language acquisition, orChinese linguistics
is required.
Candidates must possess native or near-native fluency in
both Chinese and English. Evidence of commitment to dynamic and
effective language teaching is essential. Experience with computer-assisted
instruction andChinese language instructional
software is a plus. Submit application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching interests, teaching evaluations, sample teaching video (preferably two
levels, such as basic and intermediate or basic and advanced level classes),
and three recommendation letters, one of which speaks to teaching abilities,
to:
Chinese Language Search
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Taper Hall 356
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0357
Review of complete applications will begin April 15, 2010. We will
continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
The University of Southern
California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic
groups, are encouraged to apply.
University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Chinese Language Program in the
Department of Foreign Languages & Literature at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is anticipating filling one full-time position. The
successful candidate will teach up to 12 credits/semester in Chinese language
and must be willing to plan and participate in various activities to enhance
the Chinese Language Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Chinese linguistics, Chinese
literature, Chinese language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or a
related field.
2. Native or near-native fluency in Chinese
Mandarin, and competency in spoken and written English
3. Two or more years of experience teaching
Chinese to English-speakers at the college level required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in supervising teaching assistants and
coordinating language courses.
To apply online, please see www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51296.
In addition to the online application materials,
applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to yfchen@uwm.edu.
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2010, and continue until the
position is filled.
UWM is an AA/EEO Employer.
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Chinese - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool |
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About the Position: The Modern and Classical Languages Department maintains a
vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching
positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic
year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for
temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any
time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis. There is currently
one full-time, non-tenure track position for the academic year 2010-2011. |
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Position Responsibilities: The Department, the College, and the University value
teaching; and we expect you to be an exemplary teacher; to be current in your
discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning, including
discussion, writing, and analysis; and to maintain high standards regarding
course content. We expect you to provide students with feedback on their
course work and examinations, and to be available to students through
regularly-scheduled office hours. You will be expected to have your
students evaluate your courses using the standard University evaluation forms
and to make those evaluations available to the department chair and faculty
for annual review. |
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Required Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Academic Emphasis: Chinese |
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Job Location: Western Washington University,
Bellingham, WA |
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Salary: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience |
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Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington |
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Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in athttps://jobs.wwu.edu/LoginPage.aspx and
submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment
(EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to
fully utilize our online application system. |
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Other Information: Approved vacancy pool applicants will remain active for
three years, at which time applicants are required to re-submit updated
materials. |
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Job Posted: 4/15/2010 |
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Closing Date: 5/15/2010 |
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Recruitment #: 100240 |
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WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show
employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and
Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check
will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360)
650-3774. ______________________________________________ The Pennsylvania State University |