Position Available: Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese, Brown University Dept. of E. Asian Studies

 

The Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University seeks a dynamic language professional for a full-time position as Visiting Lecturer in Vietnamese language beginning July 1^st, 2021. The ideal candidate has experience teaching modern Vietnamese to undergraduate as well as to heritage learners. This is a two-year renewable appointment contingent upon a successful review and the continued needs of the department. 

Requirements are: 1. Ability to teach multiple levels of Vietnamese; 2. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language instruction; 3. Master’s degree or equivalent in Vietnamese language/culture, linguistics, language pedagogy, applied linguistics/second language acquisition or a related field; 4. Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese and strong skills in spoken and written English; 5. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness; 6. Experience with online language teaching is preferred and ability to teach an undergraduate course in English on a topic pertaining to the candidate’s discipline and research is especially welcome.

Brown University has a thriving East Asian Studies Program and seeks to expand its language and content offerings in Vietnamese Studies. The ideal candidate would be motivated to help expand the program through excellence in teaching and programming relevant to undergraduate students. 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, a sample syllabus, an example of classroom teaching (provide link to online video for teaching demonstration at minimum of 30 minutes), and a statement on your commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion, as well as two letters of reference. 

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/85853). Queries should be directed to eas-search@brown.edu. The review of applications will begin April 30, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Job interviews will be conducted on-line. 

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Brown University’s academic code and practice.  As an educational institution and as an employer, Brown is recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.  

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Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Beverly Bossler

Chair, Department of East Asian Studies

Professor of East Asian Studies and History

Brown University

Box 1850

(401) 863-9764

Providence, RI  02912