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Lecturer

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Salary: $83,100 – $87,500 per year

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  • Posted: 10-Aug-26
  • Location: Princeton, New Jersey
  • Type: Full-time
  • Categories: Other Staff/Administrative
  • Internal Number: 286355146

Lecturer

Location: Princeton, NJ

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $83,100 - $87,500

Description

Chinese Language Lecturer

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for one or more positions as lecturer in Chinese language, expected to begin September 1, 2026, or during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions that begin September 1 are expected to extend for one academic year. While duty time and appointment length will be based on student enrollments, we expect to fill at least one full- or part-time position. Experience teaching Chinese at the college level is preferred. We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a master's degree in disciplines such as Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese history, Chinese literature, or related fields. Ph.D. is preferred.

Applications will be reviewed based on curricular need, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Term positions of one year or less are not eligible for sponsorship of an H1-B visa requiring visa consular processing.

Qualifications

Experience teaching Chinese at the college level is preferred. We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a master's degree in disciplines such as Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese history, Chinese literature, or related fields. Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online and should include:

  • a cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
  • statement of teaching interest
  • contact information for three reference (Reference letters will be requested after a Zoom interview.)
  • and a web link to a 30-50-minute video of the candidate's Chinese language teaching.
  • Submission of a writing sample is optional (e.g., publications in Chinese or English, a dissertation chapter).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Job details

Title
Lecturer
Employer
Princeton University
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Published
Aug 10, 2026
Closes:
Oct 10, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Linguistics
Field
Sino-Tibetan languages
Salary

Salary: $83,100 – $87,500 per year

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