Limited Term Assistant Professor – Chinese

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Limited Term Assistant Professor – Chinese
Job ID: 37111
Location: Main Campus

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Description

The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary invites applications for a 0.60 limited term position in Chinese, at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching). This is a 1-year term appointment with a July 1, 2026 anticipated start date. The area of specialization is open. The teaching of Chinese as an additional language is an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Chinese culture and undergraduate courses in Chinese language in a twelve-month cycle, with a likely distribution of two courses in culture and two in language. They will be expected to participate in program activities and to participate in student language assessment, course placement, and mentoring. Service to the program and School is also expected.

To be considered, applicants should be at least ABD or possess a PhD by the time of hiring in a relevant area of Chinese studies. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a PhD by July 1, 2026. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level, as well as native or near-native competence in Chinese are required. Teaching excellence can be demonstrated by presenting a record of relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level, evidence of pedagogical innovation, and experience interacting with undergraduate students in Chinese and in English.

The Division of Chinese Studies and Japanese Studies is a research-intensive unit within the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures with high standards in teaching, research, and community engagement. We encourage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly value collaboration. For more information about the School, please visit https://arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application on the UCalgary Careers webpage via this link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17520781-limited-term-assistant-professor-chinese. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four attachments, in pdf format, should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):
• Application letter,
• Detailed curriculum vitae,
• Evidence of teaching excellence (1.5-page teaching philosophy, up to three course outlines, and samples of most recent teaching evaluations)
• One-page statement outlining the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and your ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student body.

To facilitate the review process, candidates are encouraged to limit their application to the above-mentioned materials.

To ensure their full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by Friday 24 April 2026 and should be addressed to:
Dr. Mark Conliffe, Director
[email protected]
School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii’ taa’poh’to’p (https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/) committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers). For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here (https://arts.ucalgary.ca/).

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups (https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something today at the University of Calgary (https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething). For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university’s commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

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