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Student film project links, Spring 2009
- History of Basketball in China, by Jason Cao (4.45 min)
- Undressing Shanghai Baby, by Zan Crawford (7.16 min)
- Disposable Income, by John Fenz (3.42 min)
- Popular Fashion in China: A Look into the Young Middle Class,
by JoAnna Karem & Courtney Sprigg (9.00 min)
Speech Contest
ADVANCED CHINESE LEVEL
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Erica.wmv Hsiang Yu.wmv Jonathan.wmv Mary.wmv Sean.wmv |
Position Available (Deadline: Oct 15)
CHINESE LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
The University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chinese to begin August 2009. Responsibilities of the position encompass teaching undergraduate courses in Chinese language, literature, and culture, including multidisciplinary topical courses in English, pursuing an active research program, and contributing to the development of an undergraduate program in Chinese Studies in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures and to Asian Studies across campus. Chronological period is open, with a preference for pre-twentieth century. Teaching load consists of two courses per semester. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Chinese or a related field in hand by July 2009 and must have native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English. Teaching experience appropriate to the position is required. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send letter of application and CV and arrange for mailing of placement dossier with at least three letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Slaymaker, Chair, Chinese Search Committee, Modern and Classical Languages, 1055 POT, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506-0027. Applications will be acknowledged. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide a statement detailing current and projected research, related publications or writing samples, and a teaching portfolio. Initial interviews will then be conducted via phone or teleconference and three finalists selected for on-campus interviews. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
