Teaching Assistant Professor

Posting Information

Department

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/21/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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.

The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach six language courses per academic year, from introductory to advanced levels, and will actively collaborate in Chinese program development and activities and perform other departmental service.

This position requires a master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition focused on teaching Chinese as a second language, or in a related field.

• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English.
• Familiarity with the methods and technologies used in teaching Chinese as a second language at the university level, particularly in the US.

N/A

Not Applicable.

Fumi Iwashita, Teaching Associate Professor

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• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• Sample Syllabus
• Media Presentation

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• Sample Syllabus
• Media Presentation

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