Assistant Professor of Chinese

Emory • Oxford, GA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University’s Oxford College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Chinese starting August 202 6 . We seek a teacher-scholar invested in the liberal arts to teach first- and second-year undergraduates. The successful applicant will teach three courses , including one introductory and one intermediate Mandarin language course , each semester. Other courses may include a first-semester Discovery Seminar, Mandarin language for heritage speakers, courses in their area(s) of interest , and an introductory course in East Asian culture. T he successful candidate will mentor undergraduates through advising, undergraduate research, and other work ; will provide institutional and professional service; and will engage in an active program of scholarly research. One of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides approximately 1000 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor’s degree. Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, Oxford College immerses students in a small liberal arts campus community emphasizing discovery, exploration, and reflection both in and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Chinese literature, culture, linguistics, or a related field, by August 202 6
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and in English
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in Mandarin language and East Asian culture
• Interest in undergraduate mentorship
• A scholarly agenda with demonstrated potential for successful publication
• Strong interest in institutional and professional service

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to teaching and learning in a liberal arts environment
• Demonstrated potential to develop new courses that will help first- and second-year students explore their pathways at Emory and beyond
• Experience mentoring and/or advising undergraduates

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses each semester, including one introductory and one intermediate Mandarin language course
• Teach a first-semester Discovery Seminar, Mandarin language for heritage speakers, courses in their area(s) of interest, and an introductory course in East Asian culture
• Mentor undergraduates through advising, undergraduate research, and other work
• Provide institutional and professional service
• Engage in an active program of scholarly research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees