"Lecturer in Chinese Language"

Job Details

Description

The Chinese Language Program (CLP) in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a full-timeLecturer in Chinese Language to begin Fall 2026. This is a renewable, multi-year appointment contingent upon successful review.

The successful candidate will teach two to three Chinese language courses per semester at various proficiency levels, in consultation with the CLP Director and department colleagues. Additional responsibilities include contributing to curriculum design, assessment, materials development, and placement testing, as well as assisting with the design and implementation of co-curricular events and faculty development activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, language pedagogy, or a closely related field; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• Native or near-native proficiency in modern standard Chinese and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Chinese at the college or university level, and the ability to develop instructional materials both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with technology-enhanced and AI-supported instruction.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and learning.

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1–2 pages)
• Sample teaching materials and recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• One unedited teaching video (20–30 minutes)
• Contact information for three reference providers. Letters may be requested at a later stage in the search.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.