Company: Utah Tech University
Job description: Position Announcement
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Mandarin Chinese, starting Fall Semester 2024. The goal of the UT language programs is to prepare students for 21st century jobs by focusing on the skills that employers prioritize, including effective oral and written communication, critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and sophisticated analytical skills. We engage our students in a transformative education of discovery, creativity and reflection.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Dual Language Education, Second Language Pedagogy, and/or Chinese for Business Purposes that is appropriate to the institution's ambitious "open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic" mission. Further, the ideal candidate will have experience designing, overseeing, and assessing the Mandarin Chinese curriculum. Additionally, we are looking for individuals who would help develop a Minor in Chinese with a pathway towards a Major in the near future.
Utah Tech University (UT) is part of the State Bridge Program for Advanced Language Learning, teaching 3000 level Chinese courses to high school students who have passed AP as early as in 9th grade. This program creates a true K-16 language immersion program across the state (also known as the Utah Model). More information on the Bridge program can be found online .
More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at .
Responsibilities
- Teach a combination of 24 credits of Chinese courses per academic year, including lower and upper division courses plus the equivalent of three credit hours or more in institutional service as defined by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In the first few years of the appointment, the teaching load will be reduced to allow time for curriculum refinement and program administration/student recruitment.
- Assist Department Chair, Dean, and other faculty in the program and department on curriculum and program development.
- Develop Study Abroad programs.
- Be the liaison for UT in Chinese Bridge courses, working with other state universities as well as Washington School District.
- Assist in mentoring and assisting part-time instructors.
- Assist in assessment process through the curriculum.
- Serve on college, division, and departmental committees as assigned.
- Advise students on general education and discipline specific requirements.
- Attend department, division and faculty meetings, work with other faculty in program management, and adhere to university policies.
- Develop and maintain a research agenda appropriate to a teaching university. UT values both scholarship of discovery and scholarship of pedagogy. Scholarship that involves student co-researchers and/or informs the candidate's teaching is especially valued.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Doctorate degree in Chinese, or Language Education and Multilingualism from an accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered but Ph.D. must be completed by December, 2025. Tenure-track status is dependent upon completion of the doctoral degree; if selected candidate is ABD, they will be appointed as an Acting Assistant Professor with salary adjusted to match that rank.
- OPI Advanced High or higher in Chinese prior to hiring date.
- Preferences given to those candidates with a minimum of three years teaching Chinese at the college level and/ or those familiar with Utah's Bridge Program.
- Successful teaching experience at the college of university level required (finalists will be asked to give a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process).
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in oral and written communication in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
- An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of our students and help develop the Chinese curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to continually engage in research by learning new skills, tools, and practices that are adopted by the professional and academic communities.
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2024, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2024. Annual salary of $61,000-$65,000, depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. UT supports international tenure-track faculty in securing the right to work legally in the US (typically H1-B visa petitions). Any support beyond the H1-B visa is considered on a case-by-case basis and is limited by available funds. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 18, 2023; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experiences, successes, and/or challenges in working as a professional with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. .
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -
, 435-652-7731. For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit or contact:
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,
, 303-844-5695.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Expected salary: $61000 - 65000 per year
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