Assistant Professor of Chinese, Tenure-Track, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty
position in Chinese at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2027. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain
an active research agenda in Chinese language, literature, and culture, appropriate for an R1 institution, contribute to the Chinese
language program, and teach and mentor students. The area of specialization is open. Candidates who are outside of the United
States and do not have other non-immigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor
University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the
oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie
Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing
faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as
reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each
student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds,
guides the University as it continues its mission of
educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring
community.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda in Chinese
for undergraduate students appropriate for an R1 institution. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to
candidates who are able to demonstrate potential, or have experience, in the following areas: teaching experience at the university level,
demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Chinese language, literature, and culture courses, the ability to direct and supervise
undergraduate research, a record of scholarly achievement and a rigorous research agenda, and the potential to seek external research
funding. Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English is required.

Application Instructions:
To apply,
visit https://apply.interfolio.com/188254

Please submit the following materials
electronically via Interfolio:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae,

Official transcripts showing the highest degree
conferred (if ABD, also submit an official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours)

Research statement

Teaching statement


Three confidential letters of recommendation

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in
Interfolio. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central Time on 9/15/2026 via Interfolio. Questions concerning the position
should be directed to Dr. Xin Wang, Search Committee Chair, at Xin_Wang@baylor.edu. Selected
applicants will be contacted for the first-round interview.

To learn more about the above position and the university, please visit
the following websites:

Baylor University https://www.baylor.edu/

College of Arts &
Sciences https://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/

Chinese Language Program https://mlc.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/asian-african/chinese


Prospective Faculty & Staff https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949183

Baylor University, a
private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable
anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and
disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read
online.

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