"Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese"

Job Details

Wofford College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach first- through fourth-year Chinese language, literature, and culture courses in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The position carries an initial one-year term for the 2026–2027 academic year, with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and departmental needs. At Wofford, faculty serve as teacher-scholars dedicated to the education and mentorship of undergraduates in a liberal arts tradition. We seek candidates who have a passion for teaching undergraduates.

EXPECTATIONS

The teaching load will be 3-0-4. In the fall of 2026, the person selected will teach two Chinese language courses and one Chinese culture course taught in English and will play a significant role in Chinese event programming. In the spring 2027 semester, the visiting assistant professor of Chinese will teach four Chinese language courses. The Chinese culture or literature courses will be determined in consultation with the hired candidate. This candidate will not be required to teach during the college’s interim, which runs the entire month of January. This candidate will be working collaboratively in the growing Chinese program within the MLLC department and throughout the campus, including extracurricular multicultural events.

QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chinese by the time of the appointment in August 2026. However, ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English. Those with college teaching experience in the U.S. are preferred. Please note that Wofford College is not able to sponsor work visas. Interested candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

APPLICATION

For consideration, please apply using the provided link, which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers Page. Application materials may be uploaded as a single document or individually. Application materials include:

• Cover letter explaining the ability to teach Chinese language courses and culture/literature courses (including relevant teaching experience and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching)
• Curriculum Vitae (with contact information of three professional references)
• A statement of teaching philosophy that includes an articulation of interest in and understanding of working at a residential liberal arts college, as well as any relevant experience with extracurricular planning and promoting the study of Chinese
• Two sample syllabi: one for a language course and one for a literature or culture course
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable prior to hire)

Review of applications will begin after April 1st, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the search chair Dr. Yongfang Zhang at zhangy@wofford.edu.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.