Lecturer in Chinese and Japanese Literature and Culture

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The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach lower or upper division courses in Chinese or Japanese pre-modern literature, modern literature, film and cultural studies should an opening arise. Courses are taught in English.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): teaching courses in pre-modern literature, modern literature, or film and cultural studies, intensive summer courses; supervising graders or graduate student instructors; holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, maintaining a course website and compiling teaching materials and interacting with students via email and /or bCourses. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, lecturers should be prepared to implement hybrid and/or flexible modes of instruction depending upon public health conditions. Remote instruction may be synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of both. Instructors must have internet access and be prepared to adjust pedagogical approaches with a remote setting and use new teaching tools.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures. We believe that our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share fully our commitment to these values.

Advanced degree (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

Advanced degree (or international equivalent degree).

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Phd (or equivalent international degree) in a relevant field. Native or near native fluency in Chinese or Japanese. Experience in teaching at the college level. Fluency in English. Experience with computer-assisted instruction.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)