Vacancy, Chinese Language and Culture Assistant Professor, Rhodes College

05 October 2010
Vacancy, Chinese Language and Culture Assistant Professor, Rhodes College
Deadline: 1 December 2010

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chinese language and culture to begin August 2011. Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2011. The research specialization is open to any genre and period, although a primary interest in modern Chinese literature, culture, and film studies is preferred. Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English are required. Successful candidates will be familiar with contemporary theories of second language acquisition, have a record of excellence in teaching Chinese at the American university/college level and have demonstrated scholarly promise. Teaching load: five courses per year. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. As Rhodes continues to diversify its student body, we also seek candidates with experience working with students from different backgrounds. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a c.v., and a dossier with three letters of recommendation to Dr. Katheryn Wright, Chair, Modern Languages and Literatures, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112. Review of completed applications will begin on December 1st and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in Los Angeles, CA. in January 2011.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, coeducational, residential college located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision.

Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 19th largest city. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a c.v., and a dossier with three letters of recommendation to Dr. Katheryn Wright, Chair, Modern Languages and Literatures, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112.

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