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Sessional Instructor - Asian Studies - Faculty of Arts (Winter 2018)

Competition Number:
92SI17
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Asian Studies - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Winter 2018

The Asian Studies Programme at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer for the winter (second) semester 2017-18.  We are seeking a qualified language instructor to teach the following credit course in Asian Studies.   This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

A ST 1010 – Introduction  to Mandarin Chinese I
This course is intended for students with no proficiency in Mandarin at all.  It provides an introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language, through the study of basic pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.  It includes numerous oral drills, frequent written exercises, short oral presentations, and simple readings.  Cross-listed with Modern Languages 1010. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am to 11:20am

Programme web: http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/asian-studies

Qualifications:
Successful applicants should have relevant university degrees and experience in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a foreign or second language at an academic college level. 

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.  

Application Instructions:
Please submit a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, and a tentative course syllabus (2-3 pages) to:

Dr. Edward Chung
Professor and Asian Studies Co-ordinator
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, P.E.I.   C1A 4P3
e-mail: chung@upei.ca
tel: (902) 566-0480 or 566-0324

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, October 27th, 2017

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.