Job Description

Teaching Assistant Professor in Vietnamese

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Qualified applicants should submit an online application at unc.peopleadmin.com/ postings/289557. Required materials include:
o a letter of application detailing teaching philosophy
o CV o sample syllabi o a teaching video of a 50-minute Vietnamese language class in standard MOV or MP4 format o Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation Course evaluations are optional. For the teaching video, applicants may either submit a link from which we can download the file, or mail it on a USB drive to:
Vietnamese Search Committee Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Campus Box 3267 113 New West University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC 27599-3267 For additional inquiries, please contact vietnamesesearch @ unc.edu.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500

Posting Open Date
10/09/2024

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Teaching Assistant Professor in Vietnamese

Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID
FAC0005303

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a three-year renewable Teaching Assistant Professor position in Vietnamese language, beginning July 1, 2025.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies ( DAMES ) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.

Position Summary The Teaching Assistant Professor position will teach six courses per year, including introductory through advanced levels of Vietnamese, in both in-person and remote modes. In addition, this position will also develop new courses, advise students, administer the Vietnamese placement test, promote the language program and the Southeast Asian Studies minor, and perform other departmental service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The position requires a master’s degree in Vietnamese language pedagogy or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Native or near-native command of Vietnamese and English; and familiarity with the methods and technologies used in teaching Vietnamese at the university level.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Qualified applicants should submit an online application at unc.peopleadmin.com/ postings/289557. Required materials include:
o a letter of application detailing teaching philosophy
o CV o sample syllabi o a teaching video of a 50-minute Vietnamese language class in standard MOV or MP4 format o Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation Course evaluations are optional. For the teaching video, applicants may either submit a link from which we can download the file, or mail it on a USB drive to: 
Vietnamese Search Committee  Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies  Campus Box 3267 113 New West  University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC 27599-3267  For additional inquiries, please contact vietnamesesearch @ unc.edu.

Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title John Caldwell, Vietnamese Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email VietnameseSearch @ unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment @ unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Media Presentation

Supplemental Questions

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   • DNP
   • PhD
   • JD
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   • DVM
   • DDS
   • MD
   • Other

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