FULL OR PART TIME LECTURER POSITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Area of Specialization:  Chinese Language

Position open until filled.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies invites applications for anticipated Lecturer positions in Chinese language instruction for the 2008/09 academic year, part or full time, contingent upon need and funding.  The appointments are potentially renewable on a yearly basis.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.  Applicants should have an MA degree in Chinese language acquisition or a closely related area with native or near native proficiency in Chinese in addition to significant teaching experience. 

Lecturers will be expected to teach various modern Chinese language courses, and should be willing and able to train teaching assistants, compile teaching materials, and design curriculum.  Familiarity with computer assisted language instruction and other technology in language-teaching is desirable. 

The salary is based on UC scale and depends upon qualifications.  Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.   

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a vita, a lesson plan, name of three references to:

Chinese Lecturer Search Committee

Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies,

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7075

UCSB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted: March 25, 2008