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Chinese Language Fellow

Schenectady, NY

$15.50/hr

The Language Fellow in Chinese runs the weekly Chinese table and holds office hours in the Language ... Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 ...

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Infographic showing various Chinese Language Government job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,505 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Chinese Language Fellow

Union College

Schenectady, NY

$15.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

The Language Fellow in Chinese runs the weekly Chinese table and holds office hours in the Language Center to assist students taking basic and intermediate language courses at Union.

Department: Language Center
Location: Old Chapel 3rd floor

Supervisor: Audrey Sartiaux

Hours/Shifts Available: As scheduled

Rate of Pay: $15.50/hr

Number of Positions available: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop language and cultural activities for the weekly Chinese table under the supervision of a Chinese faculty.

  • Provide language learning support in all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking to students during office hours (one-on-one meetings)

  • Review materials, practice speaking, reinforce grammar rules, guide students to self correct written assignments etc.

  • Record students attendance in provided Google form.

Qualifications:

  • This position requires native or advanced proficiency (and good grammar skills) in Chinese.

  • Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Calendar preferred

  • Ability to maintain confidential information

  • Good communication skills

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation:Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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