CLTA Newsletter- Sep 2023
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Chinese Language Lecturer<br />
(Saint Louis, MO)<br />
Washington University in St. Louis<br />
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Washington<br />
University in St. Louis seeks to hire a fulltime Lecturer on the<br />
teaching track in Chinese language starting in August 2024 for the<br />
2024-2025 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching or coteaching<br />
all levels of Chinese language, working cooperatively with<br />
other teaching staff, applying new technology and developing<br />
teaching materials, and organizing and participating in the language<br />
and cultural activities. This role requires duties equivalent to a fulltime<br />
teaching load, which may include a combination of teaching and<br />
other departmental service and advising as appropriate.<br />
Initial appointments at the rank of lecturer are renewed on an annual<br />
basis, and reappointment is contingent upon a successful annual<br />
evaluation and review. Teaching track faculty will not be evaluated<br />
on or expected to engage in research or scholarship as part of their<br />
appointment.<br />
Applicant Qualifications:<br />
Applicants must have a minimum of an M.A., with strong preference<br />
for a Ph.D., in Chinese linguistics, language pedagogy, secondlanguage<br />
acquisition, Chinese literature and culture, or a related field<br />
by the time of appointment. Requirements include native or nearnative<br />
proficiency in Chinese and English, minimum of one year<br />
college-level language teaching experience, and evidence of<br />
commitment to college language education. Applicants should be<br />
able to teach or co-teach all levels of modern Chinese language, as<br />
well as develop teaching materials for our language curriculum.<br />
Applications received by December 1, <strong>2023</strong><br />
will receive full consideration.<br />
Questions about the position may be<br />
addressed to Dr. Wei Wang, search<br />
committee chair, at ealc@wustl.edu<br />
Applications should include:<br />
a cover letter describing<br />
ongoing teaching interests<br />
a current CV<br />
a statement regarding the<br />
candidate’s approach to, and<br />
experience in, language<br />
teaching<br />
a teaching demonstration<br />
(youtube link, etc.)<br />
2 sample syllabi<br />
teaching evaluations<br />
three letters of reference<br />
All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/129404<br />
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and<br />
especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to<br />
provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual<br />
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
Chinese Teacher Position<br />
(Washington DC)<br />
District of Columbia International School (DCI)<br />
Position Overview:<br />
This teaching position entails instructional<br />
and planning responsibilities for providing<br />
IB Chinese education to students at DCI<br />
during the school year. This content will be<br />
taught in Chinese.<br />
Salary Range: $56,500 – $101,000<br />
(Starting salary is determined by education<br />
and years of relevant experience)<br />
Who We Are<br />
District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public<br />
charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically<br />
diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of<br />
Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a worldclass<br />
education that empowers them to follow their<br />
passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on<br />
an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced<br />
language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a<br />
culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1<br />
technology.<br />
DCI is hiring a full-time Chinese Language Arts Teacher. To<br />
apply, complete the application and be prepared to upload<br />
a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to<br />
pass a background check. No phone calls, please.<br />
Qualifications:<br />
A Master’s Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred (Bachelor’s Degree is required). Able to meet<br />
HQT requirements under NCLB. Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred. Experience with 1:1<br />
technology a plus.<br />
Essential Attributes:<br />
Bilingual and biliterate in Chinese.<br />
Past experience teaching MYP/DP Chinese (Language A or B), IB Language and Literature, and similar AP and Honors<br />
courses.<br />
Deliver exceptional Chinese instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners.<br />
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB Language curriculum framework.<br />
Advise students, including teach an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the<br />
school’s instructional program.<br />
Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible,<br />
and accountable.<br />
Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to<br />
maximize student engagement and learning.<br />
Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.<br />
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.<br />
Ability to do the professional development work needed to deliver instruction at a high level.<br />
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.<br />
High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.<br />
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and<br />
students.<br />
Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into<br />
instruction.<br />
Other duties as assigned.<br />
Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits:<br />
DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training<br />
they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.<br />
We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.<br />
We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.<br />
Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.<br />
DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching<br />
and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment. $2000 relocation Reimbursement.
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