The Department of Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington in Seattle is seeking to appoint a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Vietnamese. The initial appointment, starting Autumn Quarter 2025, is for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Vietnamese language courses at all levels, with the possibility of teaching courses in Vietnamese literature, linguistics, or culture. In addition, they will develop curricular and teaching materials, conduct placement tests, occasionally train and supervise teaching assistants, and perform departmental committee service.
The base salary range for this position will be $7,200 – $8,400 per month on a 9-month basis ($64,800 – $75,600 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This position is also non-tenure-track and the university employment is for a 9-month (mid-September through mid-June) service period. When eligible, teaching Professors can apply for sabbatical leave.
Qualifications
By the start of the appointment, applicants must have at least an M.A. (or foreign equivalent degree) in Vietnamese language or literature, second language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or other related areas. Also required are native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese, fluency in English, and at least one year of experience teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language at the U.S. college or university level (or equivalent system abroad).
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Letter of application (Cover letter)
- CV
- Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion statement
- One-page statement of teaching philosophy
- Sample of syllabi for elementary, intermediate, and advanced Vietnamese courses
- Selected teaching materials
- Recent student evaluations
- Three confidential letters of professional references
Finalists will also be asked to submit a video recording of themselves teaching a Vietnamese language class.
These materials should be submitted electronically at apply.interfolio.com/152120.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: Nov. 1, 2024
Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2024. Priority will be given to complete applications received before November 2, 2024.
For further questions on the position, the status of the opening, or disability accommodations, please contact Desiana Pauli Sandjaja at sandjaja@uw.edu. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to asianlladmin@uw.edu.