Assistant Professor of Chinese

Southern Utah University•Cedar City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, seeks an Assistant Professor of Chinese. The position teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses in modern and classical Chinese language, Chinese literature, culture, and history, Sinophone Studies, and comparative literature and film. The professor will create and oversee a Chinese minor program, including recruiting and retaining students, and will create and lead a Study Abroad program in Taiwan or China. The role also includes scholarly research, writing, professional development, student advising and mentoring, and service on assigned departmental, college, and university committees. The professor must travel to Taiwan or China for two to four weeks each year to support the study abroad program. The required qualification is a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature focused on Chinese literature and culture, or a related area; a foreign equivalent degree is accepted. The degree must be completed by the start date. Applicants must have one year of experience teaching university-level Chinese or acting as a teaching assistant for college-level Chinese, with subject-area teaching at the university level during or after Ph.D. studies. Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English is required. The candidate must be willing to present at academic conferences, produce scholarly work leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals, create and lead the study abroad program, and travel to Taiwan or China for two to four weeks annually. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, statement of teaching philosophy, copy of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references. Appointment is contingent on successfully passing a background check. Southern Utah University states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected bases in employment or access to its programs, activities, benefits, or services.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Comparative Literature with a focus on Chinese literature and culture, or a related area; foreign equivalent degrees are accepted.
Must have the required degree by the start date.
One year of experience teaching university-level Chinese or acting as a teaching assistant for college-level Chinese, with subject-area teaching at the university level during or after Ph.D. studies.
Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English.
Willingness to present at academic conferences and produce scholarly work leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Willingness to create and lead a Study Abroad program in Taiwan or China.
Willingness to travel to Taiwan or China for two to four weeks a year to support the study abroad program.
Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in modern and classical Chinese language, Chinese literature, culture, and history, Sinophone Studies, and comparative literature and film.
Assign homework, tests, and grades.
Create and oversee a Chinese minor program, including recruiting and retaining new students.
Engage in scholarly research and writing and professional development activities.
Present at academic conferences and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.
Advise and mentor students.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
Create and lead a Study Abroad program in Taiwan or China.
Travel to Taiwan or China for two to four weeks a year to support the study abroad program.
Perform other duties as assigned.