"Pro Tem Instructor (Chinese) - Open Pool"

Pro Tem Instructor (Chinese) - Open Pool

Department: CAS East Asian Languages & Literature

Rank: Instructor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins:

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with your application, please provide a resume or CV and include names and contact information for three professional references.

Department Summary:

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers programs and courses related to the languages, literatures and cultures of China, Japan and Korea. The department has majors and minors in Japanese and Chinese and a minor in Korean. We also offer graduate programs across all three regions.

Position Summary:

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications to our open pool for pro tem instructors of Chinese. Positions are limited duration appointments, potentially renewable. Pro Tem Instructors of Chinese will teach Chinese language courses at a variety of levels and will take on other responsibilities associated with these courses such as developing teaching materials, grading, supervising graduate employees, and meeting and communicating with students.

Minimum Requirements:

• M.A. degree in Chinese language pedagogy, linguistics or a related field.
• Experience teaching Chinese at the university level.
• Native or near-native ability in Chinese and English to teach at any level within the curriculum.

Professional Competencies:

• Knowledge of foreign language teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of teaching-material development.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach effectively both independently and in a team environment at a variety of levels (beginning to intermediate).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing classroom technology (Canvas, Panopto, Zoom).
• Experience in using content-based teaching methodologies.
• Experience in student-centered and form-focused teaching.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535375