World Language Teaching Assistant in Chinese

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 University’s 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: https://wlu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WLUCareers/job/Lexington-VA/Chinese-World-Language-Instructor_R1387. 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 zhuy@wlu.edu.

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Non-Exempt, Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.