University of Washington, Seattle- Campus

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Department of Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle, beginning Autumn, 2016. A tenure-track appointment is intended in the area of Chinese linguistics, with a specialization in second language acquisition or a related subfield. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or domestic or foreign equivalent degree by the date of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The position entails a 9-month service period. Duties include serving as Chinese Language Program Coordinator with overall responsibility for curricular, administrative, and staffing issues in the Department’s modern Chinese language program.

Teaching duties may include courses in modern Chinese language at any level, in the applicant’s specific area(s) of research specialization, and in other areas of Chinese linguistics. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation, should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/31136. For further questions on the position, the status of the opening, or disability accommodations, contact. Prof. Zev Handel at zhandel@uw.edu. Priority will be given to applications received before November 15th, 2015. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.