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This service will be updated until MARCH 31, 2008.
Job postings for this section are restricted to institutions who will be conducting interviews at the AAS annual meeting in Atlanta. It is not meant to replace normal classified job advertising.
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Please submit resumes directly to institutions (not to AAS).
See Placement Service Procedures for full details.
NOTE: This list is not exhaustive, and, as in the past, all job openings (including late openings and/or those not advertised below) will be posted on message boards in Placement at the Atlanta meeting.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professorship in late Qing and twentieth century Chinese literature and cultural studies, to begin in July 2008. The position is for one-year replacement, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. The teaching load is five courses over three academic quarters, one of which is likely to be advanced Chinese language or a literature course taught in Chinese and the other four on various aspects of Chinese literature and culture, including film and/or media, in English translation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by March 14, 2008. Interested candidates, who should have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, are requested to send a letter of application, CV, teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to: Chinese Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, HIB 443, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-6000. UC Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, and has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program.
Washington State University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Chinese language/culture beginning 8/16/08. Required: ABD in traditional Chinese literature, specialization open; native/near-native proficiency in Chinese and English; commitment to excellence in teaching. Desired: PhD in traditional Chinese literature, specialization open; teaching experience in language/culture; knowledge of language-learning technology. Duties: teaching (5 courses per year) undergraduate classes in Chinese language/culture; participating in development of thriving Chinese major program. Interviews will occur at AAS Annual Meeting. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae with contact information, 3 recent confidential letters of recommendation to: Christopher Lupke, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Foreign Languages, Washington State University, PO Box 642610, Pullman, WA 99164-2610. Application review begins March 31, 2008. WSU is an EEO/AA educator and employer. Protected group members are encouraged to apply.
Vassar College invites applications for two visiting positions in Chinese Linguistics and/or Language Pedagogy. Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. The first position is annually renewable, based on performance, for up to three years. The person chosen for this position teaches five courses in 2008-2009: four language courses and one in linguistics/culture. The second position is a one-year replacement position with five language courses in 2008-2009. For both positions, qualifications include PhD or ABD in Chinese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or related field at the time of appointment; native or near native fluency in Chinese and English; college teaching experience required. Both positions begin August 2008. Send application letter, CV, and three recommendation letters by February 8, 2008 to: Wenwei Du, Chair, Chinese & Japanese Department, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 or email application materials to chineseandjapanese@vassar.edu. Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on Friday and Saturday mornings (April 4-5) in the placement area of the AAS conference. Contact person from Vassar College: Professor Wenwei Du.
Swarthmore College is inviting applications to fill a full-time, three-year position as Assistant Professor of Chinese, with possibility of renewal, effective Fall 2008. Qualifications: Ph.D. in some area of Chinese language and cultural studies; experience teaching modern standard Mandarin Chinese at a North American college or university; ability to co-teach or teach all levels of Chinese, familiarity with a broad range of instructional materials and media, including computer-aided multi-media resources; native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English. Salary and benefits highly competitive. Send cover letter, C.V., and three letters of recommendation to: Chinese Search, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Chosen candidates may be interviewed at the 2008 AAS Annual Meeting in Atlanta (April 3-5). Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Language Studies Department of the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a one-year position as Instructor in Chinese language to begin August 2008. Master’s degree required. Native or near-native proficiency in standard Mandarin and in English. U.S. citizens preferred. The successful candidate must be strongly committed to teaching elementary courses with demonstrated understanding and experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Candidates should send curriculum vitae, a cover letter including a concise description of teaching philosophy to: Chinese Search Committee, Language Studies Department, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402 (Fax: 410-293-2729). Applications are accepted until the position is filled. However, those received prior to the AAS conference 4/3-4/6, the Iowa conference 4/11-4/12 and the Princeton conference 4/28 may allow for preliminary interviews by our faculty members. Names of references or recommendation letters will be required from short-listed candidates upon notice. The United States Naval Academy is committed to identifying minority persons and women with the appropriate qualifications and is an EO/AA employer. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Part-time position as a Global Teaching Fellow in Japanese for 2008-09 to teach up to four courses in Japanese language and culture ($4000 per course, housing and international health insurance included). MA or equivalent, some teaching experience, native or near-native fluency required. Program provides opportunity in mentoring and instructional technology for those aspiring to enter teaching profession. DePauw University, a premier liberal arts college of 2300 students and 10:1 student-faculty ratio, has large number of students participating in international curricular opportunities. Visit http://www.depauw.edu/acad/modernlang/. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and scholarly interests, and three confidential letters of reference to Dr. Robert Hershberger, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. Review of applications is ongoing and continues until position is filled. DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Swarthmore College is inviting applications to fill a possible full-time, renewable position as Japanese Language Lecturer, beginning fall 2008. Candidates should have native or near native fluency in Japanese and excellent command of English. Preference is given to candidates with an M.A. and/or previous college-level teaching experience. Familiarity with a broad range of instructional materials and media, including computer-aided multi-media resources is highly desirable. Teaching duties include coordination of co-taught language classes and curriculum development. Suitable candidates will be interviewed at the 2008 Association for Asian Studies (AAS) meeting in Atlanta (April 3-5). Salary and benefits are competitive. Please send cover letter, C.V., and three letters of recommendation to: Japanese Lecturer Search, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vassar College invites applications for Japanese Language Fellow (Intern) for the 2008-09 academic year (late August, 2008 through May, 2009). 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. Language Fellows should have a B.A. and be fluent in English. To apply, please send a letter, vita, and at least one recommendation letter to Wenwei Du, Chair, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0120 or email chineseandjapanese@vassar.edu. Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on Saturday (April 5) in the placement area of the AAS conference. Contact person from Vassar College: Professor Hiromi Dollase.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese literature and culture, to begin on July 1, 2008. The teaching load is five courses over three academic quarters, and the successful candidate is asked to teach one to two courses in either 4th-year Japanese or classical Japanese as well as courses on Japanese literature and culture (including film and media) in translation, the content of which will depend on the candidate's area of specialization and on departmental need (please see the department website for current course descriptions at http://www.hnet.uci.edu/eastasian/). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by March 14, 2008. Interested candidates, who are expected to have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, are requested to send a letter of application, CV, teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to: Japanese Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, HIB 443, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-6000. UC Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, and has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program.
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 may be either full-time or part-time, and for single-semester or year-long appointments. If filled, these positions are for day, evening, or a combination of day/evening courses, taught on a semester basis. Appointment dates are: Fall Semester 2008 (08/25/08 - 01/07/09); and Spring Semester 2009 (01/08/09 - 05/24/09). Salary range is competitive based upon qualifications. Full description and application procedures found at: employment.umn.edu. Search for requisition number 152437 and follow the instructions. Please attach a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, and the names and addresses of three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Lecturer position in Japanese language beginning fall semester 2008. This is a full-time one-year appointment. Candidates should have an advanced degree in some field that relates to language or linguistics and a record of excellence in teaching.
The selected candidate should be able to teach Japanese language at all levels (preferably those who have taught 3rd or 4th year of Japanese). Please send a letter of interest, current CV, three letters of reference, relevant syllabi, and video clip of classroom teaching (optional) to Japanese Language Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, One University Station, G9300, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0587. Application review will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. The interview opportunity will be offered to candidates on a short list at the AAS/ATJ Conference in Atlanta. An AA/EEO employer.
The Asian Studies Program of Bowdoin College invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting lecturer position in Japanese Language beginning Fall 2008. Applicants should have an M.A. in language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or related areas in Japanese studies. We are seeking a native speaker of Japanese with fluency in English as well as excellent teaching experience at the college level. Experience in directing a language program, though not neccessary, is welcome. Primary responsibilities include teaching one elementary level course and one advanced level course independently each semester. Candidates will also be expected to participate in the weekly Japanese language table and support the language program by assisting with film viewings, cultural activities, and the preparation of supplementary materials. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, language-teaching video/ DVD, and two letters of recommendation to: Natsu Sato, Japanese Visiting Lecturer Search, Asian Studies Program, Bowdoin College, 7500 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Application materials including the teaching demo can be submitted in the electronic format to nsato@bowdoin.edu.
Bowdoin College is an AA/EEO employer.
The Asian Studies Program of Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year, half-time lecturer position in Japanese Language beginning Fall 2008. Possibility of renewal of this position for an additional two years will be decided in Spring 2009. Applicants should have an M.A. in language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or related areas in Japanese studies. We are seeking a native speaker of Japanese with fluency in English as well as excellent teaching experience at the college level. Primary responsibilities include teaching one course individually and team-teaching drill sessions of elementary level course each semester with members of the Bowdoin College faculty. Other responsibilities include participating in the weekly Japanese language tables and supporting the language program by meeting with students individually, preparing supplementary materials, and correcting homework and quizzes. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, language-teaching video/ DVD, and two letters of recommendation to: Natsu Sato, Japanese Visiting Lecturer Search, Asian Studies Program, Bowdoin College, 7500 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Application materials including the teaching demo can be submitted in the electronic format to nsato@bowdoin.edu.
Bowdoin College is an AA/EEO employer.
The Department of Politics at Oglethorpe University will be interviewing prospective candidates for a one-year assistant professor position in Comparative Politics with an Asian Concentration, to begin August 2008. The position is potentially renewable. Qualifications include individuals holding a Ph.D. or ABD that show promise of excellence in teaching. The normal teaching load is 3 – 3. Candidates will be expected to teach Introduction to Comparative Politics as well as more specialized courses in East or Southeast Asian Politics (but not South Asian Politics). Opportunities to teach special topic courses may be available. Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to teach sections of Human Nature and the Social Order, a sophomore-level course in the Oglethorpe Core Curriculum. Initial applications will be accepted and interviews conducted Friday afternoon and Saturday morning (April 4-5) in the placement area of the AAS conference. Interested parties should provide curriculum vitae as well as letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations, if available. Contact person: Dr. Stephen B. Herschler. Oglethorpe is a selective, private university located on a beautiful, 100-acre campus in Atlanta. Its distinguished faculty is composed of teachers/scholars committed to providing the highest quality instruction to students. For more information, please visit http://www.oglethorpe.edu.
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