The Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chinese Applied Linguistics, duties to commence on July 1, 2003. Duties include a) coordinating one of the largest, most dynamic Chinese Language programmes in North America, and b) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of the candidate's expertise. Candidates should hold a doctorate in Chinese Applied Linguistics or a related field (ideally with an emphasis on L2/L3 acquisition), and demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in Chinese. Experience teaching CFL and/or coordinating a CFL programme is highly desirable, as is competence in another East Asian language. Salary commensurate with experience. Tenure and promotion will be tied to success in the function of coordinator, research, teaching and service. Send application letter, CV, and names and addresses (with e-mail) of at least four referees to: Dr. Joshua Mostow, Head, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2 or Fax to: (604) 822-8937. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 1, 2002. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.