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This service will be updated until MARCH 15, 2010.
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The Departments of East Asian Studies and of Art History and Communication Studies, McGill University, seek to fill a non-tenure-track joint replacement position at the Faculty Lecturer/Assistant Professor level in East Asian Art History (specialization China) for the period August 15, 2010 – May 15, 2011. Salary negotiable according to qualifications and experience. Candidates should be prepared to teach three undergraduate courses (probably surveys of East Asian art, and later imperial and modern Chinese art history), and an advanced undergraduate/graduate seminar. Recent PhDs and advanced ABDs are encouraged to apply. Please send application letter, c.v., and three reference letters to Prof. Grace Fong, Chair, Dept. of East Asian Studies, McGill University, 3434 McTavish, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1X9; Tel. (514) 398-6742; Fax: (514) 398-1882; preferably electronically to angela.lapenna@mcgill.ca. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2010. If possible, preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Association for Asian Studies meeting in Philadelphia, March 26-27, 2010, or by telephone. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.
Vassar College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Japanese Language and Linguistics/Literature/Culture for 2010-2011. Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. The person chosen for this position will teach five courses: three language courses (beginning and advanced intermediate) and two in linguistics/literature/culture. The successful applicant will have at least the following: a PhD in hand or near completion, native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, and college teaching experience. Position begins August 2010. Email application letter and CV, and have three confidential letters of recommendation sent to chineseandjapanese@vassar.edu (with the subject line "visiting assistant professor"). Alternatively, you may send hard copies of these materials to Bryan W. Van Norden, Chair, Chinese & Japanese Department, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0285. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Vassar College invites applications for the position of Japanese Language Fellow (Intern) for the 2010-11 academic year (late August 2010 through May 2011). Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. The Language Fellow, who must be a native speaker of Japanese, assists the Japanese faculty members in preparing teaching materials and conducting drill sessions for 12 hours a week. Language Fellows receive free room and board on Vassar’s campus in student housing for the academic year, a monthly stipend of $500 for 10 months, and health insurance coverage; they may also take up to two courses per semester free at Vassar. The Language Fellow should have a B.A. and be fluent in English. To apply, please send a cover letter, vita, an audio recording introducing yourself in English and Japanese, and at least one recommendation letter. Review of applications is on-going until the position is filled. Please send applications by post to Bryan W. Van Norden, Chair, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0285 or (preferably) by email to chineseandjapanese@vassar.edu.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applicants for the position of Lecturer in Discipline in Japanese language, beginning in the Fall of 2010. Candidates for the position should have at least an M.A. in Japanese Pedagogy, Applied Linguistics, TESOL or other related fields. Preferably the candidate will have extensive experience in teaching Japanese to native speakers of English at the university level. Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Japanese and an excellent command of English are required. Interested persons should send a cover letter, CV, samples of teaching materials, samples of student teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference via the online form: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52219. The deadline for receiving applications is December 15, 2009. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time position as Lecturer in Japanese to begin in Fall 2010. Appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for two additional years. Responsibilities include teaching three language courses per semester, holding office hours, as well as assisting the program coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the program, event planning, and future outreach projects. Minimum qualifications include an M.A. in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, humanities, or related fields; native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English; and experience teaching university level students. Applications must be received by January 31, 2010. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interviews will be held at the annual AAS meeting in Philadelphia.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) invites applications for positions as analysts working on Southeast Asia, Japan, China, and Korea. CIA analysts assess foreign economic policies, produce assessments of foreign leaders and other key decision-makers, evaluate the goals and motivations of foreign governments and entities, and assess the conventional and unconventional war-fighting capabilities of foreign governments, terrorists, and insurgency groups. Competitive candidates typically will have high GPAs, relevant experience, and strong oral expression and writing skills, including the demonstrated ability to write concise prose. Foreign language capability is desired. All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship and a willingness to relocate to the Washington, DC area are required. Please submit formal application at the www.cia.gov website and send an email expressing interest to garywd3@ucia.gov. Interviews will be held at the annual AAS meeting in Philadelphia.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a visiting teaching position in Chinese beginning fall, 2010, pending funding. Possible renewal for up to three years. M.A. or equivalent required; Ph.D. desirable. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching all levels of Chinese language courses at the college level, and welcome applications of candidates with an interest in one or more of the following: Pre-modern Chinese literature, or Chinese linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese necessary. The department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers nine languages and four majors and is expanding its Chinese offerings. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Chinese language at all levels and possibly teach a Chinese culture or literature course in English. Send letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, C.V., transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Curtis Dean Smith, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI, 49401. Interviews will be held at the annual AAS meeting in Philadelphia.
Saint Joseph's University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Mandarin Chinese. Appointment will be for one year, renewable annually upon satisfactory review. The appointment is expected to start 15 August 2010. Position and annual renewal are contingent upon budgetary approval. The Lecturer will teach 6-8 courses in a typical year, including 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd/4th year Chinese. Language lecturers are also expected to work one-on-one with advanced students as the need arises as well as offer occasional Reading Courses to individual students. The Lecturer will take part in workshops, departmental meetings, colloquia, and informal events, and will also play an administrative role in SJU's summer program in Nanjing, China. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with contemporary theories of second language acquisition and current pedagogical practices in North American higher education settings. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Chinese is required. M.A. or PhD preferred in Chinese language, literature and culture, Chinese Studies or another relevant Humanities discipline. Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Saint Joseph's University seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. AA/EOE M/F/D/V Applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.sju.edu and submit a full application. A completed application packet will include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts. The three letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts should be mailed directly to Professor David Carpenter, Asian Studies Program Director, Department of Theology, Saint Joseph's University, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395. Review of applications will begin 1 January 2010 and close 15 March 2010. Interviews will be conducted at the AAS meeting in Philadelphia in March.
The Department of East Asian Studies, Dickinson College, invites applications for a one year replacement position in Japanese language and literature or visual culture (or other humanities disciplines). Open to both ABDs and Ph. Ds, though Ph. D is preferred. The teaching load is five courses a year. Dickinson East Asian Studies Department has seven members and offers both Japanese and Chinese language instructions as well as a range of other courses in several disciplines. Most majors participate in Dickinson study-abroad programs in China or Japan. Please submit applications on-line at http://jobs.dickinson.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50850. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, available evidence of teaching success, and a research sample. We will interview at AAS Conference in Philadelphia. For technical questions, please contact Etsuko Nichols, East Asian Studies Department Coordinator by e-mail to: nichoets@dickinson.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Dickinson College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Application and nominations of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures, Emory University, invites applications for a position in Contemporary Korean Culture and Society for academic year 2010-11. Rank will normally be designated as Instructor unless candidate qualifies for alternate rank. Candidates should have interdisciplinary and/or comparative interests in the study of Korea and should have completed their Ph.D.’s by the time of appointment. In special cases, candidates in the final stages of their doctoral work will be considered. Although field of specialization is open, research and teaching must have relevance to contemporary national, regional, transnational, or global issues. Applicants working at the interface between humanities and social sciences are particularly encouraged to apply. Appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants should be fluent in English, and have successful experience in teaching American students at the university level. Unless qualified for alternate rank, course load will be 5 courses for the academic year. Screening of applications will begin March 15 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a vita, a sample of writing, and three reference letters via email under the subject heading “Korean Studies Search Committee” to Pamela Kindred, Academic Department Administrator, pkindre@emory.edu. Questions about the search can be addressed to Dr. J. Apkarian (russjsa@emory.edu, 404-727-6427), Chair, Dept. of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures, Emory Univ.; Modern Languages Building; 532 Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory is an EO/AA Employer.
The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota seeks a pool of applicants to teach language courses in Japanese. Positions will be full-time appointments for the fall 2010 semester (08/30/10 - 01/12/11) and spring 2011 semester (01/13/11 - 05/29/11). If filled, these positions are for day, evening, or a combination of day/evening courses, taught on a semester basis. Full time appointments are eligible for benefits. Salary range is competitive based upon qualifications. Positions may be renewable annually depending on departmental need, funding and performance. Full description and application procedures found at: employment.umn.edu. Search for requisition number 164863 and follow the instructions. Please attach a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Whitman College invites applications for a one year position in Chinese language and literature/culture at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Effective August 2010. Ph.D. preferred but ABD applications will be accepted. Native or near-native fluency in English and Chinese expected. The successful candidate will offer three Chinese language courses and two literature/culture courses. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College’s general education offerings. Application materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Akira Takemoto, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Review of complete applications will begin on March 15 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be held at the AAS conference in Philadelphia. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
Eckerd College, a nationally-ranked liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, seeks a visiting part-time position with faculty rank of Assistant Professor, with specialization in the history and culture of East Asia (China or Japan, any period). The position has a full benefit package and requires teaching five courses: an introductory survey of pre-modern East Asian history and culture; at least one course in World History, preferably the first half of the survey (to 1500); at least one course in modern East Asian history; and other courses in East Asian history and culture that accord with his/her specialization.
Candidates should have Ph.D. or ABD in history or other appropriate discipline, and college-level teaching experience. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation by March 15th, 2010 to: Andrew Chittick, Professor of East Asian Humanities, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg FL 33711. EOE.
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Interviews will be conducted at the AAS annual meeting in Philadelphia
The History Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a visiting instructor or assistant professor in a one-year leave replacement position in South Asian history to begin on July 1, 2010. Applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Teaching responsibilities consist of a co-taught course on Asian civilizations, a survey of modern Indian history, and an upper-level course in the candidate's area of research expertise; teaching load is five courses per year. Hamilton provides strong support for faculty research and travel. Send letter of application, vita, transcript, course syllabi, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to: Prof. Lisa Trivedi, South Asian History Search Committee, History Department, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY, 13323. The deadline for applications is March 12, 2010. Interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies in late March. Hamilton College (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in the Mohawk Valley of upstate New York; for applicants with dual-career considerations, Hamilton participates in the regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which posts additional area employment opportunities at www.upstatenyherc.org. Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University invites applications for a full-time Drill Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Japanese beginning September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Drill instructors assist course heads in Japanese language classes, assist in preparation of teaching materials, and teach individual drill sections. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese. A bachelor's degree is required; teaching experience in Japanese at the college level is strongly desired; computer literacy is required. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, a 20 minute DVD of the applicant teaching, and three confidential letters of reference to: Chair, Japanese DI Search Committee, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, 5 Bryant Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Complete applications, including all supporting materials, must be received by February 1, 2010. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
The University of Tulsa seeks a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 15, 2010, to teach content-based undergraduate courses in Mandarin Chinese and in English on topics in Chinese humanities and/or social studies. Native or near-native proficiencies in both Mandarin and English, and willingness to build a Chinese program, are required. Strong commitments to scholarly publication and to quality undergraduate teaching are essential. Research area of specialization is open, contemporary focus preferred. All requirements for Ph.D. must be met by August 1, 2010. Review of applications begins February 15, 2010. Please send a letter of application, sample of scholarly writing, curriculum vitae, three recent letters of recommendation, graduate school transcript or international equivalent, and evidence of effective teaching (syllabi, evaluations, etc.) to Christopher Anderson, Chinese Search Committee Chair, Department of Languages, The University of Tulsa, 800 S. Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-3189. http://www/utulsa/edu.
Interviews may be conducted at AAS or by telephone. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer.
The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) will be seeking candidates for the position of Resident Director of its study abroad programs based on the campus of Doshisha University in Kyoto. The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University. The position may be filled at any rank from Lecturer through full Professor. KCJS is a consortium of 14 universities administered by Columbia that offers academic year and summer programs. The program website is: http://www.kcjs.columbia.edu/
Working closely with the KCJS Governing Board, Columbia University, and Doshisha University, the Resident Director is responsible for the continued development and oversight of the academic programs, student affairs, and administrative and financial management. The Resident Director supervises a full-time administrative staff that assists in all areas of program management and teaches one course each semester during the academic year program. This is a five-year position, with the possibility of renewal, that begins on July 1, 2011. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a Japan-related field and undergraduate teaching experience; language fluency in English and Japanese; Japanese cultural fluency; experience with American undergraduates at institutions similar to those in the KCJS; administrative experience; and ability to undertake international travel. Experience with overseas study programs preferred, but not required. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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