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  This Summer, UCLA’s Center for International Business Education and Research invites you to SHANGHAI, CHINA to study Business Chinese

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA.  The University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chinese Studies at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2005.  Applicants should have experience in language teaching at the college level and native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English. 

Primary teaching responsibility is instruction in Mandarin.  In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to offer regular courses in Chinese area studies, direct the growth of the Chinese Studies program, and work with the College of Business program in Shanghai. Ph.D. preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in, and strong commitment to student-centered learning.
Applicants should send cover letter addressing professional accomplishments, including a brief description of teaching methods you have found to be successful, course evaluations, a CV, and three recent letters of reference. Additionally, we welcome a short video demonstration of your language class teaching, if available.   Dual Career couples are directed to www.humanresources.und.edu.  Application review begins February 21, 2005, with interviews at AAS in Chicago.  Position open until filled.  Send materials to Victoria Beard, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, Box 8176, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8176, victoriabeard@mail.und.nodak.edu.  University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA.  The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies invites applications for anticipated Lecturer positions in Chinese language instruction for the 2005/06 academic year, part or full time, contingent upon need and funding.  The appointments are potentially renewable on a yearly basis.  The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.  Applicants should have an MA degree in Chinese language acquisition or a closely related area with native or near native proficiency in Chinese in addition to significant teaching experience.  Lecturers will be expected to teach various modern Chinese language courses, and should be willing and able to train teaching assistants, compile teaching materials, and design curriculum.  Familiarity with computer assisted language instruction and other technology in language-teaching is desirable.  The salary is based on U.C. scale and depends upon qualifications.  Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.  The application deadline is February 15th, 2005, however, the search will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a vita, a lesson plan, name of three references to:  Chinese Lecturer Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106.  An EO/AA Employer.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES. Modern Langs  and Lits, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, California 90032-8112

 Assistant Professor of Chinese, French, or Japanese,  http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/mld

 Tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning September 2005.  Ph.D. or ABD in Chinese, French, or Japanese, must be from an accredited institution of higher education.  Doctorate is required for tenure.  Minimum qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in English and one of the following: Chinese, French, and Japanese. Ability to teach full range of language courses in Chinese, French, or Japanese. Knowledge of the application of technology to language instruction. Ability to provide direction to the language laboratory. Strong administrative skills to coordinate the Single Subject Matter Preparation Programs in French, Japanese, and Spanish.  Must have: Potential for or record of research, scholarly and/or creative activity involving students whenever possible. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.  Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the University’s Application for Employment form. Address applications, required documentation (curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts) and/or requests for information to: Dr. Sachiko Matsunaga, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, California 90032-8112. Review of applications will begin on February 14, 2005.  The University is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX employer.

Kalamazoo College invites applications for a one-year position in Chinese language and humanities to begin in the fall of 2005. Teaching responsibilities will be focused on Chinese language and culture courses. Familiarity with the use of information technology in language instruction
is a plus.  Native/near native fluency in Chinese and English is required. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude for and interest in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts, and a desire to involve undergraduates in scholarship both in and out of the classroom.  PhD or master¹s degree in a relevant field required.  Salary competitive and consistent with experience.  Completed applications received by March 10, 2005, will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed.  Send curriculum vitae (including description of scholarly interests), undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), detailed statement of teaching philosophy and goals, and three letters of recommendation to Chinese Search Committee, Center for Asian Studies, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI  49006-3295.  For more information about the College, see our home page at www.kzoo.edu.  Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish.  EOE.

Defense Language Institute Chinese Language Teachers  www.dliflc.edu

 The Defense Language Institute (DLI) is hiring Chinese language teachers. DLI is an accredited year-round school specializing in the teaching of foreign languages. Teach listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, geopolitical, economic and social issues. Near native language proficiency in all skills required, in addition to strong English skills. Four year accredited degree minimum requirement. Related degree and MA or higher preferred. Full-time, Federal Benefits (if eligible). Located in Monterey, California. Variable start dates. Applicant must have U.S. work authorization. Information at www.dliflc.edu (Vacancy Announcement FPS-05-001) or Rodrigo.Fidel@us.army.mil, 831-242-4403. DLI is an EEO employer.

Washington and Lee University

CHINESE LANGUAGE and LITERATURE

The Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites application for a one-year appointment at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer, in Chinese language and literature beginning July 2005. The position is pending budgetary approval. Salary is competitive. It involves language teaching at all levels (1^st through 4^th year levels). Depending on the specialty of the candidate, he/she may be expected to teach a Chinese literature course in English translation. We prefer candidates with a Ph.D. in Chinese language or literature, with native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, although ABDs or competent MA candidates will be considered. Evidence of commitment to dynamic and effective undergraduate teaching is essential. Send letter of application with current CV and three letters of recommendation to Chinese Search Committee, Dept of East Asian Languages & Literatures, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2005 and continue until position is filled.  Preliminary interviews may be conducted at the AAS Conference in Chicago.  Washington and Lee University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.