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Assistant Professor of Chinese

Lake Forest College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chinese Language and Literature. This faculty member will play a key role in the College’s Asian Studies Program and be a member of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Chinese language or literature and native or near-native fluency in standard spoken and written Mandarin and English. Experience with college-level teaching including interdisciplinary courses and integration of classroom technology preferred. Interest in using Chicago resources desired. 

Specific responsibilities include teaching six courses annually, four in Chinese language, and two in literature and/or culture, based on specialization and interest. Asian Studies faculty serve on the Asian Studies Program Committee, work with colleagues to develop cross-disciplinary Asia-focused classes, and support College programs in East Asia.

Lake Forest College is a coeducational undergraduate liberal arts college located just 30 miles north of Chicago. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and members of other historically under-represented groups.

Please send CV, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, letter of application, three letters of reference, and publications or dissertation chapter in English to:

Dr. Cynthia Hahn
Chair, Modern Languages and Literatures
Lake Forest College
Box K1
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045.

Phone interviews may also be conducted.  Deadline for application: October 10, 2008.