Non Tenure Track – Chinese

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Non Tenure Track – Chinese
Department	SAS- Asian Languages & Cultures
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a renewable appointment in Chinese beginning September 2023. The position will be full-time, non-tenure-track with an initial one-year contract, subject to continued renewal with satisfactory performance review. Salary and title to be commensurate with qualifications and experience; the position carries a full package of University benefits. Teaching duties for the position a) Teach up to 24 credit hours or 7 classes per year, which will be a combination of courses in Chinese Language, Culture, and/or Translation depending on the qualifications of the Instructor and the needs of the Department. b) Hold Office hours at least once a week for students who seek guidance and advice. c) Commitment to dynamic and effective teaching and demonstrate preparedness to teach general courses in Chinese. d) Coordinate multiple sections and supervise adjunct instructors (if necessary). e) Participate in curriculum development for the major and minor programs in Chinese. f) Related duties such as: supervisory, advisory, administrative, etc. An application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, and names of two referees should be submitted electronically. Recommendation letters will be requested from referees for finalists only.
Position Status	Full Time
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	23FA0459
Posting Open Date	04/26/2023
Posting Close Date	05/12/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum qualifications are an MA in Chinese language, culture, linguistics, CFL education or Chinese translation, and native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English. The applicant should have experience teaching courses at the college level in one or more of these areas.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidates should show evidence of commitment to dynamic and effective teaching and demonstrate preparedness to teach language as well as related courses in Chinese studies. Candidates will be favorably considered who have two or more years of experience teaching courses at the college level in one or more of these areas.
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Overview
Statement	An application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names of two referees should be submitted electronically. Review of complete applications will begin May 12th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will be requested from referees for finalists only.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/198448
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
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Location Details	Rutgers University–New Brunswick is the flagship home of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. We are a leading national research university committed to excellence in teaching, innovative research across a broad spectrum of subjects, and service that improves our local, national, and global communities. Rutgers–New Brunswick straddles the Raritan River and offers convenient access to New York City (38 mi., 61 km) and Philadelphia (65 mi., 105 km) and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore. Smart, ambitious, and thoughtful people from all over come together in the heart of the Northeast Corridor to create a campus community that’s diverse, energetic, and inclusive.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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