Teaching And Research Positions In The Department Of Chinese And Chinese Language And Literature

1. Introduction to the Department

The Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Peking University has a rich history, having been established 115 years ago. Today, it boasts the most complete discipline system of Chinese and Chinese language and literature in China. The department offers five undergraduate majors:

• Chinese Literature
• Chinese Language
• Classical Philology
• Applied Linguistics (Chinese Information Processing)
• Chinese Language and Literature (International Students)

The department also has 8 doctoral degree conferring points and 1 postdoctoral mobile station. Several second-level disciplines within the department have entered the world’s top academic ranks, establishing a solid foundation for further building a world-class Chinese language and literature discipline. According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Peking University ranks 9th in "Modern Linguistics" and 10th in "Classical Literature and Ancient History," with "Linguistics" ranked 21st.

2. Post Settings

Open Positions:

Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor / Professor

Department of Chinese

Job Series: Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching and research in Chinese literature, language, linguistics, classical philology, paleography, and related fields.
• Student guidance and management.
• Additional work as assigned by the department.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.
• Under 40 years of age (age limit may be relaxed for candidates with outstanding academic achievements).
• A strong record of published high-quality academic papers, peer reviews, and academic reputation.
• Able to teach both basic and specialized courses in related fields.
• Excellent political quality, integrity, work ability, and team spirit.

Number of Positions: 0-6

Contact Person: Xu Zilan

Contact Number: 010-62751601

E-mail:gzhwxps@pku.edu.cn

Address: Department of Chinese, Peking University, No. 5 Summer Palace Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100871

Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor / Professor

Literature Institute

Job Series: Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching and scientific research in the Literature Workshop.
• Organizing and guiding literary creation practice courses and activities.
• Contributing to the construction and research of the creative writing discipline.
• Participating in academic and teaching activities organized by the Literature Workshop.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in literature (requirements may be relaxed for those with outstanding achievements).
• Proven ability in literary creation with significant awards in the field.
• Strong ability to conduct and guide literary creation practice courses and activities.

Number of Positions: 0-1

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Teaching Assistant / Lecturer / Associate Professor of Instruction / Professor of Instruction

Literature Institute

Job Series: Instructional Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching and research in the Literature Workshop.
• Organizing and conducting curriculum practice, teaching reform, and discipline construction activities.
• Participating in academic and teaching activities organized by the Literature Workshop.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Literature, with postdoctoral or teaching experience at a university.
• Strong teaching and research ability.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills for academic activities.

Number of Positions: 0-1

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Research Associate / Associate Researcher

Institute of Modern Chinese Humanities

Research Technology Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Engaging in cutting-edge research in the field of modern Chinese culture.
• Handling the operation of academic activities organized by the Institute of Modern Chinese Humanities.
• Managing daily operations related to the Institute.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a related field or highest degree in the field.
• High proficiency in foreign languages.
• Research or project management experience in relevant fields.
• Excellent political quality, integrity, work ethic, and team spirit.

Number of Positions: 0-1

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Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor

Institute of Modern Chinese Humanities

Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching and research at the Institute of Modern Chinese Humanities.
• Guiding students and participating in other work arranged by the Institute.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in related fields.
• Significant teaching experience, high academic influence, and research experience in important topics.
• Not more than 45 years of age.

Number of Positions: 0-1

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Research Associate / Associate Researcher

Linguistics Laboratory

Research Technology Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting experimental research in language science.
• Guiding students in language research.
• Organizing academic and teaching activities in the Linguistics Laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in language sciences or related field.
• Experience in experimental research in language science.
• Research experience in language cognitive science preferred.
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Number of Positions: 0-1

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Research Associate / Associate Researcher

Editorial Department of Chinese Classics and Culture, Ancient Books Information Research Center

Research Technology Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Editing and academic research of "Chinese Classics and Culture."
• Research on ancient book collation and paleophilology.
• Managing operations for the Ancient Books Information Research Center.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or postdoctoral experience in classical literature from a double first-class university.
• Research experience in ancient book collation and related fields.
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Number of Positions: 0-1

Contact Person: Mr. Wu

Contact Number: 010-62751188

E-mail:gwhmsc@pku.edu.cn

Address: No. 324, Philosophy Building, Peking University, No. 5 Summer Palace Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100871

3. Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Application Form (specifying the position applied for and future work plans).
2. Detailed Resume (including academic qualifications, research experience, and other relevant details).
3. Academic Degree Certificates.
4. List of Achievements (including representative publications and projects).
5. Electronic Copies of all materials, sent to the relevant email address.