Job Search: Field Director, Inter-University Program in Chinese

The Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies (IUP), administered by UC Berkeley, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Field Director in Beijing.

Position: Field Director, Field Director (Inter-University Chinese Language Program in Beijing, China, University of California, Berkeley

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University of California, Berkeley - Field Director, Chinese language program in Beijing, China

Location: China
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Director
Submitted: Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Main Category: Director: Center or Program
Secondary Categories:  Asian History or Studies Languages

FIELD DIRECTOR (Inter-University Chinese Language Program in Beijing)

The Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies (IUP),  administered by UC Berkeley, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Field Director. The appointment begins in summer 2007, and a full-time commitment of two years or longer is desired.

The Field Director oversees all on-site aspects of an advanced, intensive Mandarin language program located at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Responsibilities include faculty and staff management; payroll and budgeting; maintenance of physical site/equipment; student advising; student safety; curriculum development; host university relations; and daily communication with IUP's administrative headquarters at UC Berkeley. Candidates should possess a PhD (or equivalent practical experience) and have a strong interest in language pedagogy/practice.
Experience teaching Chinese and managing an academic program is preferred. Native-level fluency in Mandarin is a must. Competitive salary and benefits (salary follows Academic Coordinator II series at UC). Basic travel expenses and housing covered by IUP.

Application instructions and deadline: Deadline for receipt of applications is May 25, 2007. Send or email letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of 3 references to:

Karen Cheong, IUP
Administrator, Institute of East Asian Studies, UC Berkeley, 2223
Fulton Street, 6th floor, Berkeley, CA 94720-2318

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact info:  http://ieas.berkeley.edu/iu

Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2007

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