The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina invites applications for a one-semester instructor position in Mandarin Chinese language for the fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year (beginning August 1, 2019). The teaching load is 3. Candidates should have an M.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, Chinese Studies, or a related field with native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English. PhDs and ABDs are encouraged to apply. Experience in teaching undergraduates in North America and the ability to teach all levels of Chinese language courses are required. Adaptability with instructional technologies, experience with team-teaching, and demonstration of active participation in the professional field are highly desirable.
To be assured of consideration, submit an application by May 24th consisting of: (1) a letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching portfolio including syllabi, a sample of teaching materials, and student evaluations, (4) the names of three referees (the search committee will request these letters at a later stage of the search).
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