Lecturer 10 - Chinese Language

Description : The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Chinese language to commence Fall 2027. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track term appointment, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, programmatic need, and available funding.

Stony Brook’s Chinese program serves one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the country. It teaches a full sequence from the true beginner through advanced levels, offers dedicated sections for heritage learners, and supports the Minor in China Studies. The successful candidate will teach across that sequence [3 courses per semester]; prepare syllabi, materials, and assessments and maintain common standards across sections; advise students; participate in placement, challenge, and proficiency examinations; contribute to curriculum development for the program; and take part in departmental service.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Master’s degree or higher (or foreign equivalent) in Chinese language pedagogy, teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language, Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, or a closely related discipline, completed prior to the start date. At least two years of experience teaching Chinese at the college or university level, including documented teaching assistantships of record.

Experience teaching Chinese at more than one level of the curriculum. Experience with technology-enhanced instruction and with a learning management system. Superior or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (ACTFL Superior or equivalent), including the ability to read and teach both simplified and traditional characters.

Professional proficiency in English sufficient to teach, advise, and conduct departmental business. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred qualifications

Doctorate in Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, Chinese literature, or a related field. Experience teaching heritage learners and using differentiated instruction in mixed-ability classrooms. Training or demonstrated practice in proficiency-oriented and performance-based instruction; ACTFL OPI/WPT familiarity or certification.

Experience with curriculum design, materials development, and common assessment across sections. Experience coordinating multi-section courses or mentoring teaching assistants and part-time instructors, and contributing to co-curricular and program-building work. Special notes: This is an in-person appointment at the West Campus, governed by the Policies of the SUNY Board of Trustees and the State/UUP agreement.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States and must complete a pre-employment background check.

Application Instructions: All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications; a CV; a statement of teaching philosophy of two pages or less addressing learners at different levels, including heritage learners; evidence of teaching effectiveness; one sample syllabus and one sample lesson plan; and three professional references, from whom letters will be requested at the semi-finalist stage.

Application Process: This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. https://apply.interfolio.com/193424 For further information about this position, please contact Professor Yi Wang at yiw.wang@stonybrook.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Theresa Spadola at t heresa.

spadola@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-7690. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.