MCLC Macalester position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: kirk (denton.2 at osu.edu)
Subject: Macalester position
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The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Macalester College
announces an opening for a tenure-track position in Chinese, rank open,
beginning Fall, 2013.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. at the time of
application in the field of Chinese literature, linguistics, or related
subjects, possess native or near-native proficiency in Chinese, and
demonstrate ability and commitment to teach all levels of language.
Scholarly promise, college teaching experience, an interdisciplinary
approach to the teaching of Chinese culture, and knowledge of current
pedagogical methodologies are desirable. The teaching responsibilities
will involve both language and literature or culture courses.

 
We seek applicants who can contribute to the broader intellectual life of
the College, which may include involvement in such activities as
cross-listing courses with other departments, first year courses or
faculty seminars.  Successful applicants may also contribute to the
advancement of one or more of the College¹s interdisciplinary programs.
 

Send letter of application, CV, a brief statement of philosophy on
teaching at a liberal arts college, sample syllabi of language and culture
courses, and three letters of reference to www.academicjobsonline.org
<http://www.academicjobsonline.org>/ajo/jobs/1679. Questions regarding the
application should be directed to Katie Scott at scottc at macalester.edu.
Applications received before or on October 1, 2012 will receive primary
consideration.
 

Macalester College is a selective, private liberal arts college in the
Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, whose vital and diverse urban
communities offer multiple opportunities for faculty and student
engagement. The College enrolls over 1800 students from all 50 states plus
the District of Columbia and almost 80 countries. As an Equal Opportunity
employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve a diverse workforce,
the College strongly encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented minority groups. We are especially interested in
applicants dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research in a
liberal arts setting, committed to working with students of diverse
backgrounds. All faculty at Macalester are expected to help sustain the
College¹s distinctive mission of educational excellence with a special
emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.