Mandarin Center Manager

International Studies & Modern Languages

The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university located in Houston, Texas, the nation's fourth largest city, committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time position of Manager in Mandarin Center of the Universities of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline housed under the Department of International Studies & Modern Languages.

The Mandarin Center of the Universities of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline is a collaborative project to promote Mandarin instruction for UST students and the Greater Houston community, funded by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan. We also provide specialized Mandarin instruction to the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and scholarship opportunities for students to study Mandarin for three to twelve months in Taiwan at our sister school, Wenzao Ursuline University of Foreign Languages.

The Department of International Studies & Modern Languages at the University of St. Thomas is a multidisciplinary program providing quality education to the next generation of global leaders. The Department consists of six full-time faculty and offers four major programs, including International Studies, International Development, Global Cybersecurity, and Spanish, along with East Asia Studies and Latin American Studies minors and its own graduate program, Master in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs.

We seek candidates with strong interests in education, and preferences will be given to candidates specializing in Mandarin Teaching. The tasks of the Mandarin Center Manager include but are not limited to: providing instructional support to the Mandarin instructors, assisting the daily operation of the Mandarin Center and its director, and assisting with journal editing. This position is valid for one year and renewable upon performance and grant availability.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in Mandarin Teaching, East Asia Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related discipline. Active administrative and editorial experiences and a master's degree in related disciplines are highly preferred.

Interested candidates must provide the following: 1) a cover letter describing your qualification; 2) a complete resume; 4) official transcripts of the B.A. and/or M.A. degrees; 4) two letters of recommendation.

The start date for the position is Spring 2024. Candidate must have degree in hand by the start date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Yao-Yuan Yeh, Chair of the International Studies & Modern Languages Department, yehy@stthom.edu.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer