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Lecturer, Full-Time, Temporary, Chinese--Modern Languages and Cultures

Position Number: 6650097
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Lecturer, Full-Time, Temporary, Chinese--Modern Languages and Cultures
Modern Languages and Cultures

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Oct 15, 2025
Deadline: Nov 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
This is a temporary lecturer position with full-time responsibilities teaching Chinese language courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures during the Spring 2026 semester. Teaching assignments include elementary and intermediate Chinese language courses and/or upper-level courses. Finalists will be required to attend an on-campus interview with the University administration. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
The successful applicant must hold a Master's degree in the teaching discipline, preferably a Ph.D., by the start date of the appointment. Teaching experience is preferred.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/175069

A complete application consists of

A cover/application letter,
A current curriculum vitae,
An official transcript of the highest degree completed (if a Ph.D. or other advanced degree is in progress, a transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also required), and
Three confidential letters of recommendation.

These items are to be submitted via Interfolio. The applicant will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.