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Position Description
The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, home to one of only eight federally funded Chinese Flagship Programs in the United States, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chinese, beginning in Fall 2026. The Chinese Flagship Program aims to cultivate ACTFL superior-level Chinese proficiency while enabling students to pursue expertise in any major of their choice. We seek a candidate who can teach all levels of Chinese language as well as disciplinary courses in their area of specialization in the Ph.D. program of Second Language Studies. Other duties include supervising graduate students and contributing meaningfully to Chinese program events.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. in Chinese Pedagogy, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field by August 2026.
Language: Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English.
Experience: Demonstrated record or strong potential for excellence in scholarship.
Experience: Experience teaching Chinese language and disciplinary courses in both Chinese and English.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
-Cover letter
-Curriculum Vitae
-Teaching philosophy statement
-Research statement
-A list of three references (letters will be requested for semi-finalists).
-Syllabus of a proposed disciplinary course in the candidate’s area of specialization (in English or Chinese).
-Link to an unedited video of the applicant teaching a complete session of a Chinese language class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan.
All qualified candidates are invited to Apply below now careers.olemiss
Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine all other application materials into one file in PDF format. Questions about this position can be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Zhini Zeng at # the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
The Department of Modern Languages is a large and diverse unit with over sixty faculty members and over fifty graduate students from around the world and who teach thirteen languages and linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels (modernlanguages.olemiss).
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