Assistant Professor of Chinese, Tenure-track

Position Description

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in Chinese at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2027. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda in Chinese language, literature, and culture, appropriate for an R1 institution, contribute to the Chinese language program, and teach and mentor students. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The area of specialization is open. Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda in Chinese for undergraduate students appropriate for an R1 institution. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who meet one or more of the following: teaching experience at the university level, demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Chinese language, literature, and culture courses, the ability to direct and supervise undergraduate research, a record of scholarly achievement and a rigorous research agenda, and the potential to seek external research funding. Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English is required.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Official transcripts showing the highest degree conferred (if ABD, also submit an official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours), Research statement,nt Teaching statement, ent Three confidential letters of recommendation

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central Time on 9/15/2026 via Interfolio. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Xin Wang, Search Committee Chair, at Xin_Wang@baylor.edu. Selected applicants will be contacted for the first-round interview.

About Baylor

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students from all 50 states and more than 85 countries, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named anR1 institutionby the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of The Chronicle of Higher Educations Great Colleges to Work For; Baylor offers competitive salaries andbenefitswhile allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylorsmissionof educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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