We have a strong record in placing our PhD students. The majority of students who have received PhD degrees from EALL have found tenure-track assistant professor positions at four-year US colleges and universities. Our MAs have either gone on to study in doctoral programs or found a wide range of employment opportunities, including lecturer positions at the college level.
The University of Oregon offers a multitude of professional development resources to help graduate students chart their career path. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in or outside of academia, students can seek career counseling and exploration, resume and CV reviews, interview preparation, teacher training and certificates, graduate workshops, and more.
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Meet Our Graduate Teachers
Graduate employees in East Asian Literatures and Languages are trained to teach East Asian languages, literatures, cultures, and linguistics, developing professional, inclusive, and research-informed teaching skills to prepare them for future careers.
"As a graduate employee, I have taught Chinese literature and culture, as well as language courses at beginner and intermediate levels. This role has enriched my teaching experience and deepened my understanding of Chinese linguistics, culture, history, and literature, allowing me to grow alongside my students."
-Leting Zheng, Chinese literature and culture doctorate
"Teaching Chinese 101 has been incredibly enriching and rewarding for me. As the saying goes, 'only after teaching does one realize how much there is still to learn.' Every day, I'm learning to become a better teacher.”
–Feiya Suo, first-year doctoral student in Chinese linguistics and graduate employee for first-year Chinese
“As a graduate employee for Korean language and 'Languages and Societies in East Asia,' I have enjoyed facilitating students' learning of East Asian languages and cultures while deepening my own understanding of the topics. It was extremely rewarding.”
–Yeojin Jung, doctoral student and graduate employee for Korean language and East Asian linguistics