The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University invites applications for a new full-time position in Minnan Dialect/Taiwanese language, culture and communication, beginning September2001. Applicants must have native or near-native command of the language as well as experience in teaching modern Chinese or Minnan Dialect as a second language at the college level. Experience in designing course curricula, and the use of computers in teaching language is desirable. Preference is given to applicants with an M.A. degree or higher in Chinese linguistics, foreign language education, or TESOL. The position is an annually renewable appointment for four years; thereafter it will subject to continued funding. Salary is determined according to a scale set internally by the university.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application discussing their approach to teaching Minnan dialect/Taiwanese language, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio or other materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness such as video-taped demonstration of class teaching, and have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Chair, Minnan Search Committee
Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Harvard University
5 Bryant Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 16, 2001.

Preliminary interview will be scheduled at AAS.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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