Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Chinese Language in World Languages and Cultures

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Chinese Language in World Languages and Cultures


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The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time,
renewable Assistant Professor (Lecturer) position in Chinese beginning January 1, 2027. The teaching load is twelve credits per semester or
equivalent (for reference, most language classes are four credits). The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Chinese language
courses at all levels and content courses such as culture, media, and/or translation as well as to participate actively in curricular and
program affairs. Preference will be given to candidates that have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date in Chinese literature, Chinese pedagogy,
linguistics, Chinese studies, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language at the college level in
North America and native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English are required. Adaptability with instructional technologies,
experience practicing modern foreign language teaching methodologies, and demonstration of active participation in the professional field
are highly desirable.

Complete applications include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three references, and evidence
of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, link(s) to teaching demonstration(s), and syllabi for lower-
and upper-division courses). Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before August 21st, 2026 but materials will be reviewed
until the position is filled.

As scholarly communities that stimulate innovation and educational excellence, the College of
Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can
flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our
community.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state's
flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional
scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72
major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, such as law and medicine. The
university's language programs benefit from and serve the state's extensive K–12 Dual Language Immersion program, which includes
Chinese.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an
active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a
vibrant, major metropolitan area with a multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

Department:
00091 - World Languages and Cultures
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Requisition Number: PRN01513CF

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The University of Utah values
candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher
education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah
state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with
disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color,
religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex
in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in
education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be
referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable
accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual
harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information,
including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nond
iscrimination/.

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