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Instructor - Chinese

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
March 02, 2023

Lubbock


Instructor - Chinese

31638BR

CMLL

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching and service, some variation by academic unit.

About the Department and/or College

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literature at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time Chinese language instructor position in Chinese language and area study, starting from Fall 2023. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for successive terms and likely convert to a full-time position, subject to availability of budget and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, contribute to curriculum development, design course materials and assessments, and promote Chinese language and culture on campus and in the community.

Major/Essential Functions

Teaches undergraduate courses in the employing department. Job assignment depends on the needs of the department.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Required Qualifications

Ability to teach effectively. Job assignment is part-time. This position is classified as Security Sensitive and requires a criminal background check if selected for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements include:
(1) fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English,
(2) a MA degree or above in Chinese, Chinese linguistics, teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language, or a related field,
(3) experience teaching Chinese language courses at the post-secondary level in US,
(4) experience with designing course materials and assessments,
(5) experience with organizing extracurricular activities,
(6) familiarity with technology-assisted Chinese language teaching.
Experience with online Chinese language courses teaching and designing highly desirable.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Portfolio and/or Video, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV, Teaching Philosophy

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Instructors

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

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