Adjunct Lecturer in Chinese

The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department at Colgate University invites applications for one Adjunct Lecturer position for Fall 2025. The department is seeking a lecturer to teach one section of CHIN 405: Reading Chinese Newspapers, which introduces the styles and conventions of Chinese newspaper language. Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in Hamilton, New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship.

The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English, and experience as a teacher or teaching assistant for college-level Chinese language courses. A brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of 2-3 references must be submitted through Interfolio at The candidate need not have completed their PhD but should be near completion. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

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