"Visiting Lecturer in Chinese Language"

Visiting Lecturer in Chinese Language

Department of Asian Languages and Civilization

Location: Amherst, MA

Open Date: Dec 22, 2025

Amherst College's Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations invites applications for two positions of visiting lecturer in Chinese language, beginning July 1, 2026. There are two vacancies, one a full-time and another a half-time appointment, with an initial one-year term and the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and the departmental needs. These are purely instructional positions: a full-time visiting lecturer carries the equivalent of a three-course load each semester, while a half-time position carries a one-and-a-half-course load each semester. The successful candidate will offer courses in elementary through advanced levels of the Chinese language. When applying, indicate the preference of the position, full-time only; half-time only; or open to either position.

Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student's demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English and will have demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching Chinese language courses at all levels. The academic field of specialization may be linguistics, language education, second language acquisition, Chinese language and literature, or another related field. A Ph.D. degree is preferred, and a master's degree is required. Interested candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining their philosophy of language teaching electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/179474.

Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Wako Tawa (wtawa@amherst.edu). The expected salary range for the full-time position is $70,000 to $96,000. The salary range for the half-time position is $35,000 to $48,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Amherst College participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts in the Five College Consortium. The five institutions are located within eleven miles of one another and about eighty miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley.