The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature invites applications for an appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure track) in Chinese Language and Linguistics, beginning August 2004. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of appointment in Chinese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition or Foreign Language Education, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research. Applicants should also have experience in language teaching and native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English. Teaching responsibilities are four courses a year, which include undergraduate Chinese language courses as well as graduate level courses in the appointee's area of specialization.  Other duties include supervision and training of graduate teaching assistants.  For full consideration, send a complete dossier and three letters of reference by November 10, 2003.  Additionally, we would welcome a video demonstration of your language class teaching, if it is available.  The materials should be sent to: Professor Tsai-fa Cheng, East Asian Languages and Literature, 1268 Van Hise Hall, UW-Madison, Madison, WI  53706-1557.  UW-Madison is an AA/EOE.