University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chinese Language/Literature/Culture to begin Fall 2003. Ph.D. (or ABD with promise of completion by August 2003). Native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English essential; strong interest in teaching and in scholarly research. Ability to teach full range of undergraduate language courses, Asian Civilization, Chinese Literature in translation, and area of expertise. Appointment to tenure-track assistant professorship requires Ph.D.; without Ph.D., appointment will be as non-tenure track instructor until the degree is completed, with conversion to tenure-track status upon completion. Salary competitive. Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2002. Please send letter of application, complete dossier, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Jon LaCure, Chinese Search Committee Chair, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, 701 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0470; Phone: (865) 974-2312. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. UT Knoxville is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.