MCLC: St. Olaf position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: kirk (denton.2 at osu.edu)
Subject: St. Olaf position
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Assistant Professor in Chinese Language and Asian Studies
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota

The Department of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College seeks an energetic and
committed teacher/scholar in Chinese Language and Asian Studies, beginning
fall 2014. This is a tenure-track position at the assistant professor
rank. Salary is competitive. Applicants are expected to have completed a
Ph.D. in a relevant field by September 1, 2014. Native or near-native
competence in Chinese and English, demonstrated strong teaching skills and
scholarly promise are required. Normal six course teaching load includes
Chinese language courses and at least one course in English that
contributes to our Asian Studies major. Use of technology in classroom
teaching and familiarity with current language pedagogy are expected.
Specialization in Chinese language and Asian Studies (including
literature, second language acquisition or interdisciplinary approaches
such as film studies and cultural studies) is required. We seek someone
who is eager to work with a growing Chinese language program.

Applicants must submit application materials on the St. Olaf College Human
Resources website at:

https://jobs.stolaf.edu

Application review begins October 1, 2013. The initial application should
include: a cover letter outlining qualifications, a current curriculum
vitae, a short statement describing teaching philosophy and research
interests, an example of in-class teaching, unofficial graduate
transcripts, names and email contact information for three professional
references.

Questions may be directed to: Professor Karil
Kucera,chinesesearch2014 at stolaf.edu
General information may be found at:
 
<http://www.stolaf.edu/> and <http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/asian-studies>.
A liberal arts college
affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an AA/EO
employer.