Department/Organization
204231 - Modern Languages and Classics

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a renewable contract (RCAP) faculty position in Chinese starting August 16, 2025. The successful applicant will serve as Chinese Language Program Director of a vibrant and established coordinated program of elementary and intermediate language courses plus advanced levels.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a renewable contract (RCAP) faculty position in Chinese starting August 16, 2025. The successful applicant will serve as Chinese Language Program Director of a vibrant and established coordinated program of elementary and intermediate language courses plus advanced levels. Duties include developing curriculum, supervising instructors, and teaching both undergraduate Chinese classes and graduate classes on foreign language teaching methods and Second Language Acquisition. Service expectations will be commensurate with rank.

Area of specialization in Chinese is open, although a strong background in foreign language pedagogy, web-based instructional technologies, or second language acquisition is highly desirable. Required qualifications include PhD in Chinese or related fields in hand by August 16, 2025; native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English; record of excellence in teaching at all college levels of Chinese language and culture in a comparative perspective; strong understanding of current best practices in world language pedagogy; experience with current instructional technologies, study abroad, and online language teaching; willingness and ability to teach either in-person or online as needed; commitment to curricular innovation, including the creation of online language courses and translation courses, Chinese heritage education, and AI-assisted language acquisition. Research on bilingualism is particularly desired with an ability to work collegially and effectively with students and colleagues from all backgrounds. Review of applications will begin immediately.

To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524686 and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Also send three recent letters of recommendation to the application address below. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Chinese or related fields in hand by August 16, 2025; native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English; record of excellence in teaching at all college levels of Chinese language and culture in a comparative perspective; strong understanding of current best practices in world language pedagogy; experience with current instructional technologies, study abroad, and online language teaching; willingness and ability to teach either in-person or online as needed; commitment to curricular innovation, including the creation of online language courses and translation courses, Chinese heritage education, and AI-assisted language acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications
Research on bilingualism is particularly desired with an ability to work collegially and effectively with students and colleagues from all backgrounds.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524686 and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Also send three recent letters of recommendation to the application address below.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf