Lecturer in Mandarin Chinese Position for Messiah College (PA, USA)

22 September 2010
Lecturer in Mandarin Chinese Position for Messiah College (PA, USA)
Deadline: until filled

Job Opportunities
Lecturer in Mandarin Chinese
Department of Modern Languages
School of the Humanities

The Department of Modern Languages at Messiah College invites applications for a lecturer in Mandarin Chinese beginning August 2011.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Chinese language and upper level courses in Chinese literature and culture.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD strongly preferred, and candidates must possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin as well as proficient fluency in English. Required skills include: Ability to build curricular programming in Chinese Studies, familiarity with technology-based instruction, and interest in teaching in cross-disciplinary contexts. Evidence of strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in the liberal arts tradition and to scholarly research is expected.

The College: Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah College is a teaching institution which emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty growth and scholarship.

Starting Date for Position: August 2011

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications and Nominations: Send a cover letter explaining your teaching and research interests, and a completed application form with required supporting materials including three letters of recommendation. The College application form may be accessed at http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/forms/Faculty_Empl_Appl.pdf. Review of applications begins October 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate whether you will be available for preliminary interviews at the MLA annual meeting. Contact:

Dr. John Beaney, Chair
Messiah College
Department of Modern Languages
Box 3037
Grantham, PA 17027
Ph: (717) 766-2511 x 3610
Fx: (717) 691-6040
jbeaney@messiah.edu

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