NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

An application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the following permanent position will be filed with the Department of Labor (for non-schedule A positions) or with the Department of Homeland Security (for Schedule A positions).

Employer:  The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Job Duties: Within the Department of Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures, teach two courses per semester, typically including upper-level language courses and content courses in the candidate’s area of specialization (Chinese Literature).

Job Requirements: PhD in Chinese Literature or related field by the time of appointment. Also requires Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research in fields of specialization; Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin and English is essential. Demonstrated success in teaching language and content courses at the university level. Candidates with language program development experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The employer will pay or exceed the prevailing wage determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Location of Employment: UTK, Department of World Languages & Culture, 1115 Volunteer Blvd, 701 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996.

Direct questions to: Dr. Luis Cano, Department Head, Department of World Languages & Culture (formerly Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures) (lcano@utk.edu).

The notice is provided in compliance with 20 CFR 656.10d.  Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor holding jurisdiction over the location of the proposed employment.

Certifying Officer

U.S. Department of Labor, ETA OFLC

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Room N-5311

Washington, DC 20210