World Language Teaching Assistant in Chinese

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Lexington, KY - USA

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Chinese starting August 2026. The position is annually renewable and contingent on funding and performance. The WLTA in Chinese will assist full-time faculty members in teaching the first- and second-year Chinese language courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include independently teaching drill sessions grading homework holding office hours planning weekly Chinese table activities and assisting with special events in the department.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn work and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the Universitys mission and Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.A. (in hand or expected) or higher in Chinese Language and Literature Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition or related fields; native or near-native fluency in both Chinese and English; demonstrated experience in teaching Chinese at the College level through regular or summer sessions is preferred.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include the following items:

  • Application letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Link to a web-accessible teaching demo (approximately 20 minutes) included in letter CV or separate document

  • Names and contact information of three references who have agreed to provide a confidential letter of recommendation. There is a References section on the application form.

Please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

Please submit your application at: Complete applications received by Friday March 20th 2026 will be given full consideration. The review process will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Yanhong Zhu at .

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at Type:

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Chinese starting August 2026. The position is annually renewable and contingent on funding and performance. The WLTA in Chinese will assist f...
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