ASIAN - Language Instructors (Temporary)

ASIAN - Language Instructors (Temporary)-08258
Description

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. The Department of Asian Studies is currently updating files of applications for possible openings in Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Nepali, Sinhala, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese language. We anticipate temporary position openings in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese, other temporary positions often become available on short notice. Level of appointment will be based on duties, academic credentials, and prior teaching experience. Appointments may be full-time or part-time temporary teaching positions, with possible renewal based on need and funding. Language teachers are responsible for teaching language courses and for assisting with registration, class preparations, student consultations, test administration and grading, attendance at staff meetings, and other teaching-related duties. Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year will be accepted until December 31, 2008. Send letter of application, CV, a statement describing prior experience in teaching and the development of language instruction materials, and the names and e-mail addresses of 3-4 individuals who can provide a recommendation to: Asian Language Search, Cornell University, Department of Asian Studies, 350 Rockefeller Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2502. E-mail applications may be sent to asian@cornell.edu . Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


Candidates must possess a BA or equivalent and native or near native level fluency in the language of application. Prior teaching experience in a university setting preferred.
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