MCLC: Maryland position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Pamala S. Deane <psdeane at umd.edu>
Subject: Maryland position
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Chinese Regional Cultures and Sinophone Studies
TENURE-TRACK

 
 
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures in the School of
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland,
College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chinese
languages and cultures, starting Fall 2014. Areas of
specialization may include Chinese ethnic minority studies, inter-regional
East Asian studies, cultures and languages of the Sinophone world. The
ideal candidate will be ready to teach courses ranging from large
undergraduate classes in English to advanced language courses and
undergraduate seminars in Chinese. Required are a Ph.D. in Chinese
literature or related field, native or near native fluency in Mandarin and
English, and a demonstrated potential for teaching and research
excellence. Familiarity with ACFL and ILR proficiency standards a plus.
 
 
This position is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
                   
                   
For full consideration, applicants are required to submit: a cover letter,
a curriculum vitae, a short description of current research plans, a
statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching excellence, a
brief, representative writing sample and the contact information for three
references. For best consideration, all materials must be uploaded to the
University of Maryland web-based employment application system by November
1, 2013 at https://ejobs.umd.edu. The University of Maryland, College
Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and
will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race,
age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,
religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic
information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.