The
Chinese Language Teachers Association Newsletter
News Update and
New Jobs
(For May Issue,
2013)
| News | Call for Papers
| Jobs | Study in China|
This page only
contains news items and job announcements which have missed the deadline of the
current issue of the CLTA Newsletter, but need to be posted immediately or else
will be out-of-date.
Carleton
College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in
Chinese Language and Literature. The promise of excellence in scholarship and
teaching is required. Teaching duties are five courses per year on a trimester
schedule, which normally includes four courses of language instruction at all
levels and one course of literature in translation. PhD or its imminent
completion is required. A successful applicant will be fluent in both Chinese
and English; possess a broad knowledge of Chinese literature; and be committed
to, trained in, and experienced at teaching Chinese language to undergraduates.
The appointment will begin September 1, 2014.
We
are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse
student body. Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect
the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of
minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Carleton College does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex,
national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public
assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its
educational facilities or activities.
Carleton
College is a small, highly selective liberal arts college dedicated to
providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College
provides generous professional development support for both research and
teaching. We are located 45 minutes away from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis
and St. Paul.
The
following materials are required: letter of application; curriculum vitae;
contact information for three letters of reference (at least one of which can directly
address the applicant’s language teaching); statements addressing the
candidate’s teaching experience and interests and scholarly agenda; sample
syllabi; and at least one scholarly writing sample in English. Applicants
should indicate whether they will be attending the CLTA annual meeting in
Orlando in November. The deadline for receipt of applications is October
15. All application materials must be submitted at jobs.carleton.edu.
The Department of
Asian Studies at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track position
at the rank of Assistant Professor in Chinese language and modern Chinese
literature. Desirable areas of research specialization include modern literature,
film, and cultural studies. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand by time of
appointment, possess native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin, and
be able to teach all levels of Chinese language including advanced language
courses. Teaching responsibilities will typically include two language courses
and two courses in English on modern Chinese literature, film, or cultural
studies each year. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2014.
Applications should
include a cover letter, CV, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, sample
syllabi for both literature and language courses, and three recommendation
letters. In addition, an audio recording including two segments of about three
minutes each is required. One segment should be in English and the other in
Mandarin, with one discussing the applicant’s research statement and the other
explaining the applicant’s teaching philosophy. These materials including a
link to audio files must be submitted at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21772 by Oct.
1, 2013. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
check. Further information is available here http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Williams College is
a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western
Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston,
and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a
diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive
faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding
teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Please
visit the Williams College websitehttp://www.williams.edu. Beyond meeting fully its legal
obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a
diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn,
and thrive.
Darlington County
School District (DCSD) and the South Carolina
Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
(GSSM) offer a unique opportunity to teach
Chinese language, literature, and culture beginning
August 13, 2013. The position is part
of the privately funded PULSE (Partnership for
Unparalleled Local Scholastic Excellence) initiative
and will be jointly governed by DCSD and
GSSM. The duties of the position will
include teaching Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, and
3 at Hartsville High School and developing
curriculum for current and future courses.
The ideal candidate will
hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chinese language
and/or literature; have native or near native
fluency in both Chinese and English; and
be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for and
a commitment to teaching at the high school
level. Preference will be given to candidates
who possess teacher certification that is transferrable
to South Carolina. Salary will be dictated
by the DCSD teacher salary schedule, and
supplemented by the PULSE initiative according
to education and level of experience. Before
applying, please note that our county does
not sponsor H1-‐B
visas.
Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Please email (1) a letter
of application stating your qualifications, (2)
an up-‐to-‐date curriculum vitae,
and (3) the names and contact
information for three references to:
Dr. Jerome Reyes
PULSE Program Director
reyes@gssm.k12.sc.us
For clarification or questions,
please call Dr. Reyes at
(843) 858-‐2399.
Application
Deadline: Sep 30, 2013.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application deadline can be
extended only if necessary.
The
Department of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal
University in Taipei, Taiwan, invites applications for an open-rank tenure
track position (Assistant/Associate or Full Professor), with preference given
to candidates with a background in L2 Chinese Language Teaching Methods and
Materials, Chinese as a second language acquisition, L2 Chinese material
compilation and assessment, Standard Mandarin Pronunciation Training, L2
Chinese language testing and assessment, or L2 Chinese language teacher
training. Position available starting February 1, 2014.
Teaching experience in L2 Chinese is a must.
Candidates
must have a doctoral degree in hand in foreign language education, applied
linguistics, Eastern Asian languages (Focus on Chinese), Chinese language and
literature, or a closely related field. The salary will be commensurate with
rank and experience and will be based on the standards of national universities
in Taiwan. Previous teaching and research experience can be counted toward the
salary scale in all three ranks.
Please
submit a cover letter of application, a curriculum vita. (including a recent
photo, contact telephone number(s) & email address), a list of
publications, samples of scholary writing, proof of
doctoral degree and current academic appointment (academic transcript is
required for a new Ph.D. holder), a list of specialized areas, language
background, courses capable of offering, and two letters of recommendation.
Please send all application documents by registered mail to:
Search
Committee
Department of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
National Taiwan Normal University
162 Ho-ping East Road, Section 1
Taipei 10610, TAIWAN
Please go to our website to do the on-line application:http
://pms.itc.ntnu.edu.tw/HireApp/
UWRF
is a 30 minute drive east from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.
Wisconsin
Certification 349 required.
Co-curricular
Positions: Ability or interest in coaching one or more co-curricular
activities.
***Deadline
to apply: Until position is filled.***
§ Teach
class at various Global Kidz Lab learning centers and elementary schools.
§ Communicate
with parents about students progress
§ Monitor
and track students progress on a regular basis to submit end of semester summary
reports
§ Collaborate
and assist in weekly lesson adapatations with fellow teachers
§ Develop
and enhance online learning resources
§ Participate
in weekly training sessions
§ You
are passionate about working with children.
§ You
have 2-5 years experience teaching and working with children, preferably 3-9 year
olds
§ You
are a native or native-like speaker of Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese
§ Minumum
must have Bachelor’s degree
§ You
have experience teaching or working with children, preferably 3-12 years old
§ You
are comfortable using technology, computers, iPads and Smart Boards
§ You
are a team player who works well in collaborating and sharing best practices
§ Must
have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Opportunities
for Advancement, including FT teaching position