Assistant Professor

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Company: North Carolina State University

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
PG193828EP

Internal Recruitment
No

Working Title
Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience and credentials

Work Schedule
Varies according to need

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
World Languages and Cultures

About the Department

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at NC State provides students with a broad and intimate understanding of the rich and varied cultures of our globe-understanding that is built on solid competence of spoken and written skills in the language(s) you choose.

At the undergraduate level, the Department offers students the opportunity to major in the following programs of study leading to the B.A. degree: Arabic Studies, Asian Language, French, German Studies, and Spanish. Students who are eager to make teaching their career can pursue the B.A. Degree in French or Spanish Education. We also offer minors in the following: Arabic (through Middle Eastern Studies), Chinese, Classics (Greek and Latin), French, German Studies, Hindu/Urdu, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. In addition, we teach classes in Korean, Portuguese, and English as a second language.

At the graduate level, we have an M.A. program in World Languages and Cultures with three separate concentrations: one in French, one in Spanish and one in TESOL. Each of the concentrations incorporates literature, linguistics, and culture courses.

To provide students with more possibilities for languages or levels that may not be taught at NC State, we are part of an inter-institutional collaboration with other schools in the UNC system through a system-wide Language Exchange, so that we may provide greater language opportunities for our students. You can find more information online at online.northcarolina.edu.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sinophone and/or Chinese Literary and Cultural Studies, beginning in Fall 2025.

Position OverviewWe seek a dynamic and innovative scholar to support and enhance our undergraduate program while expanding the role of Asian Studies across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach and develop undergraduate General Education Program (GEP) courses in English. The standard teaching load for this position is 2 courses per semester (2-2).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a rigorous, impactful research agenda.
• Teach and develop courses in Chinese and Asian Studies, including GEP courses in English.
• Collaborate collegially within the Department of World Languages and Cultures and across the College.
• Actively serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

Other Responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in Chinese/Sinophone Literature, Cultural Studies, or other related fields with an emphasis on the Chinese-speaking world by the time of appointment.

Native or near-native proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English

Other Required Qualifications

• Research and teaching expertise in Sinophone and/or Chinese Literary and Cultural Studies.
• Evidence of an active research agenda and scholarly potential.
• Strong commitment to working collegially and collaboratively, both within the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Mandarin Chinese at the university level, domestically and/or internationally
• Experience developing and teaching online courses (synchronous and/or asynchronous);
• Expertise potentially including, but not limited to the following fields: film, media, visual culture, Sinophone literatures and cultures, ecocriticism/environmental humanities, gender and sexuality, and game studies.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

n/a

Valid NC Driver’s License required
No

Commercial Driver’s License required
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date
12/02/2024

Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a 1 page teaching statement, as well as your CV, cover letter, and 3 references.

Position Details

Position Number
00000862

Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0

Appointment
9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events
Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID
160401 – World Languages and Cultures

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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