NUNM’s College of Classical Chinese Medicine is seeking an adjunct academic faculty member to teach the “Classical Texts I-III” courses. Adjunct faculty members perform instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the University and appropriate to the individual assignment. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher, mentor and facilitator of learning.

 

Course Descriptions:

CM 911, 921, 931 – Classical Texts I-III: Introduction to Classical Chinese Language and the Chinese Classical Texts

(3 lecture credits each; (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, respectively)

The first three courses in the classical text series introduce the basics of the spoken and written classical Chinese language, including the fundamentals of classical Chinese grammar. Students learn how to use a Chinese dictionary. Included in this series is an introduction to the major concepts in the seminal text of classical Chinese medicine, the Huangdi Neijing. Prerequisite: these courses are to be taken in the ordered sequence.

REQUIREMENTS:

Eligible applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Chinese language and civilization and a minimum of three (3) years of academic teaching experience. Preferred: expertise in the classical texts of Chinese medicine.

 

PAY AND BENEFITS

• $1061 per credit hour base salary
• CEU Tuition assistance

 

This in-person position will be based at our campus in Portland, Oregon.