Teaching Assistant Professor

Department Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500

Posting Open Date 09/21/2026

Final date to receive applications 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy FAC
0006108

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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.

• A letter of application outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample syllabi
• Unedited teaching video of a 50-minute Chinese language class, in standard MOV or MP4 format, downloadable from a shared link
• Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation.
• Most recent course evaluations (past 2 years)

At the time of application candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of 2 professional references. References must be at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their…