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Professor of Chinese (Assistant/Associate/Full)

Greenville, SC • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
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$100 - $125/hr

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Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach five courses per year, including language classes at various levels and content courses in Chinese Studies.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum, advise and mentor students, and coordinate program activities.

  • Direct study abroad programs, teach first-year seminars, offer interdisciplinary courses on Asian Studies, pursue research, and perform university service.

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Professor of Chinese (Assistant/Associate/Full)

Welcome to Furman University's Career Site!

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@furman.edu or by calling 864-294-3103.

Job Title:

Professor of Chinese (Assistant/Associate/Full)

Job Family:

Furman Faculty

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Asian Studies

Job Summary:

The Department of Asian Studies at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant, associate, or professor of Chinese to begin August 2027. Candidates must demonstrate a record of effective teaching and student engagement in Chinese language instruction. The successful candidate will also teach courses in their field of Chinese Studies (specialization open) to complement our departmental offerings, such as cultural studies, film, literature, or other related fields.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, which will include language classes at various levels and content courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Responsibilities also include collaborating with colleagues to strengthen and expand the Chinese program through curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, and shared program coordination. The position is also responsible for directing study abroad, teaching first-year seminars, offering interdisciplinary courses on Asian Studies, pursuing an active research agenda, and performing university service. The successful candidate will join one of the largest Asian Studies departments among liberal arts undergraduate institutions, with a strong commitment to engaged learning and interdisciplinary teaching. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chinese or a related field expected by Aug 1, 2027. Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and promoting an engaged and inclusive teaching environment and show strong potential for scholarly achievement. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the potential to be dedicated contributors to The Furman Advantage https://www.furman.edu/furman-advantage/. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Job Description:

The Department of Asian Studies at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant, associate, or professor of Chinese to begin August 2027. Candidates must demonstrate a record of effective teaching and student engagement in Chinese language instruction. The successful candidate will also teach courses in their field of Chinese Studies (specialization open) to complement our departmental offerings, such as cultural studies, film, literature, or other related fields.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, which will include language classes at various levels and content courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Responsibilities also include collaborating with colleagues to strengthen and expand the Chinese program through curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, and shared program coordination. The position is also responsible for directing study abroad, teaching first-year seminars, offering interdisciplinary courses on Asian Studies, pursuing an active research agenda, and performing university service. The successful candidate will join one of the largest Asian Studies departments among liberal arts undergraduate institutions, with a strong commitment to engaged learning and interdisciplinary teaching. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chinese or a related field expected by Aug 1, 2027. Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and promoting an engaged and inclusive teaching environment and show strong potential for scholarly achievement. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the potential to be dedicated contributors to The Furman Advantage https://www.furman.edu/furman-advantage/. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education. We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Inquiries may be directed to Dongming Zhang, Chair of the Chinese Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, dongming.zhang@furman.edu.

Education Requirements: Certification Requirements: Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is openended): Benefits
  • The position offers competitive salary and benefits.
  • Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities.

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