The Department of German, Russian, Asian Languages and Literature at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for CHIN 105b Advanced Conversation and Composition II, a 4 credit course in Spring 2026. This course is designed for advanced students who wish to enhance and improve their speaking proficiency and writing skills. The class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:15-12:05. In addition, the instructor is expected to offer one hour of office hours each week.
Eligibility Requirements:
Degree Required: MA
Degree Field: Chinese language teaching or related field
Years of experience required beyond the degree earned: At least three years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language, native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English, and computer literacy.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is November 30, 2025.
This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.
Compensation for this four-credit course is $8550.44.
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
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