Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Chinese Language in World Languages and Cultures

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Department 00091 - World Languages and Cultures

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 1/1/2027

Details

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, renewable Assistant Professor (Lecturer) position in Chinese beginning January 1, 2027. The teaching load is twelve credits per semester or equivalent (for reference, most language classes are four credits). The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Chinese language courses at all levels and content courses such as culture, media, and/or translation as well as to participate actively in curricular and program affairs. Preference will be given to candidates that have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date in Chinese literature, Chinese pedagogy, linguistics, Chinese studies, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language at the college level in North America and native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English are required. Adaptability with instructional technologies, experience practicing modern foreign language teaching methodologies, and demonstration of active participation in the professional field are highly desirable.

Complete applications include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, link(s) to teaching demonstration(s), and syllabi for lower- and upper-division courses). Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before August 21st, 2026 but materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

As scholarly communities that stimulate innovation and educational excellence, the College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, such as law and medicine. The university’s language programs benefit from and serve the state’s extensive K–12 Dual Language Immersion program, which includes Chinese.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Upload evidence of teaching effectiveness in Teaching Statement

Open Date 06/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01513CF

Type Faculty