Posting Title Assistant Professor of Mandarin Chinese Campus Denver City Denver, CO Position Type Faculty Posting date 10/12/2015 Closing date Full/Part Time Full-time Background Check Required? Yes Job Summary The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Mandarin Chinese to begin August, 2016. The field of specialization is open, though we seek an individual with interest in growing and developing a nascent Chinese program, including creation of new courses, both at the lower- and upper-division levels. Posting Description The University. CU Denver is the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year. The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty of CU Denver offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2010 the University was awarded approximately $400 million in research grants and contracts. The new Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational and clinical space on 227 acres. The Downtown Campus is located in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and the state capitol. This location in downtown Denver attracts a diverse population and the diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research, and community service allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff and students. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences currently operates a joint education program, International College Beijing, with China Agricultural University. The Department of Modern Languages seeks to strengthen our ties with this program and prepare students for success in Beijing. The Department. The Department of Modern Languages consists of a collegial, multi-language faculty with exceptional strengths in teaching, research and program development. We currently offer a minor in Chinese Studies, and we seek to grow that program. We also offer a B.A. and M.A. in Spanish, a B.A. in French, as well as programs and courses in Arabic, German and Latin. The Position. The Department of Modern Languages seeks an Assistant Professor of Mandarin Chinese. Specialization open. We are interested in growing our Chinese language, literature and culture program, which currently consists of first- and second-year Chinese language and culture courses. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate potential for scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching. The workload for the position is 40% research, 40% teaching (4 courses per AY), and 20% service, though a differentiated workload is a possibility consistent with college policies. We particularly encourage candidates who can enhance the department’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research, teaching, and outreach. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job posting F02982. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu... Email inquiries can be directed to Search Committee Chair, María Luisa Fernández Martínez, at maria.fernandezmartinez@ucdenver.edu or to the Program Assistant, Agnes Romero-Moore, at agnes.romero-moore@ucdenver.edu. Additional information may be found at http://clas.ucdenver.edu... The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Minimum Qualifications To be considered, applicants must have received a Ph.D. in Chinese or related academic field, or provide clear evidence that the degree will be awarded by August, 2016. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching. Applicants must be able to teach both lower- and upper-division Chinese language, literature and culture courses in both Mandarin and English. Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities Desired Qualifications We are interested in applicants who show the capacity for independent scholarship in Chinese Studies. This encompasses a broad range of interests. We seek someone whose career ambitions involve active publication in top journals and other scholarly production. Teaching is taken very seriously at CU Denver. This value underlies our interest in a candidate who will achieve excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. An ability to utilize existing and emerging technologies in teaching is a plus. We encourage the integration of teaching and research. Our downtown Denver location attracts a student population diverse in race and ethnicity. Many are non-traditional students. The Program, Department, and University welcome applications from those representing historically underrepresented groups and who will enhance the diversity of our faculty in this regard. We strongly encourage women, ethnic minorities, and other protected class members, who so identify themselves, to apply.
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