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Lecturer Pool - Taiwanese Language and Culture - East Asian Languages & Cultures
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: April 4, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application of a pool of qualified temporary lecturer positions to teach courses in introductory and intermediate Taiwanese language and culture, as well as advanced courses should the need arise.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, maintaining a course website and compiling teaching materials and interacting with students via email, bCourses, and Zoom instructional software.
Department: https://ealc.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Advanced degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in an advanced degree (or equivalent international degree) program.
Advanced degree. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.
MA degree (or equivalent international degree) in teaching Taiwanese as a foreign language, linguistics, second language acquisition, literature or related field. Experience with computer-assisted language learning and language instructional software, and online instruction. Native or near-native fluency in the target language. English fluency. Demonstrated experience teaching Taiwanese language, preferably in a college or university setting. Expertise in teaching standard (Mandarin) Chinese preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Sample Syllabus (Optional)
- 2-4 required (contact information only)
Help contact: ealc_gbs_ap@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.