Teaching Assistant Professor in Vietnamese

Department Asian & Middle Eastern Studies – 315500 Posting Open Date 10/09/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor in Vietnamese Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005303 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025 Be a Tar Heel!

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a three-year renewable Teaching Assistant Professor position in Vietnamese language, beginning July 1, 2025.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant Professor position will teach six courses per year, including introductory through advanced levels of Vietnamese, in both in-person and remote modes. In addition, this position will also develop new courses, advise students, administer the Vietnamese placement test, promote the language program and the Southeast Asian Studies minor, and perform other departmental service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The position requires a master’s degree in Vietnamese language pedagogy or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Native or near-native command of Vietnamese and English; and familiarity with the methods and technologies used in teaching Vietnamese at the university level.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit an online application at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289557. Required materials include:

• a letter of application detailing teaching philosophy
• CV
• sample syllabi
• a teaching video of a 50-minute Vietnamese language class in standard MOV or MP4 format
• Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation

Course evaluations are optional. For the teaching video, applicants may either submit a link from which we can download the file, or mail it on a USB drive to: 

Vietnamese Search Committee 

Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies 

Campus Box 3267

113 New West 

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC 27599-3267 

For additional inquiries, please contact vietnamesesearch@unc.edu.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289557 Department Contact Name and Title John Caldwell, Vietnamese Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email VietnameseSearch@unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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