Greensboro, North Carolina
Bel Air, Maryland
Houston, Texas
San Jose , California
Greensboro, North Carolina
Posted: 20-May-26
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: R151209
The successful candidate will have a portfolio of interconnected responsibilities and will work closely with the Chair and other departmental faculty to direct and coordinate the Chinese language program (5 levels of language instruction). The domains of responsibilities include the following: (1) Support the departmental mission of fostering career-oriented proficiency (undergraduates) and pedagogical preparation (graduate students) through teaching Chinese language courses, training and supervising GTAs, engaging in curriculum development, and leading study abroad programs. (2) Enable the smooth functioning of the Chinese language program through administrative oversight (scheduling, assessment) and serve as point of contact for student concerns. (3) Strengthen the recruitment of majors, double majors, and minors through various forms of outreach.
Minimum Education Required
Master's Level Degree in East Asian Languages and Literatures or related field is required.
Additional Education Desired
A PhD in any of the following subfields within Chinese Studies is desirable: Linguistics, Pedagogy, Literature, Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, or related field.
Evidence of professional development in relation to language instruction (certificates, workshops, etc.) is desirable
Required Qualifications
At least near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and in English
3 years of prior Chinese language teaching experience in an Anglophone college setting (for example, as a Graduate Teaching Associate, Lecturer, Teaching Faculty, Assistant Professor, etc.).
How to Apply
Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Academic-Program-Senior-Specialist_R151209
Application materials must include the following:
- Cover Letter: Please include why you are interested in this position
- CV
Additional materials may be requested at a later point in the hiring process.
This position performs a vital role in one of the largest and most successful East Asian Languages and Literatures programs in the U.S. The person will work closely with the Chair and faculty across the department to foster teaching excellence and develop innovative curricular opportunities. The department firmly believes in and offers support for continuous professional development. Ohio States College of Arts and Sciences is committed to world languages as evidenced by a major recent Mellon Foundation award to advance career readiness within world languages through language pedagogy, scholarship, and engagement. Ohio State University offers a comprehensive benefit package.
