University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Asian Languages and Cultures
Premodern Japanese Literature
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK POSITION
PREMODERN JAPANESE LITERATURE
DEPARTMENT OF ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
The University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Premodern Japanese Literature and Cultural Studies beginning September 1, 2015. This is an open-rank search and applicants with interdisciplinary teaching and research interests in premodern literary and cultural studies are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should possess a high level of proficiency in both modern and classical Japanese language. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses in Japanese Literature, from introductory undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars and including courses in classical Japanese language; to supervise doctoral dissertations; and to participate actively in the programs of the department as well as in area studies initiatives within a larger university community that encourages interdisciplinary efforts.
The Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Evidence of excellent teaching and research abilities is essential. Please submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, teaching evaluations (if available), and a statement of current and future research plans. Junior candidates may submit a placement dossier with representative publications or writing samples and at least three letters of recommendation. Senior candidates should include the names of suggested reviewers.
Application materials, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically. Please submit your materials as email attachments to japaneseliterature@sharepoint.umich.edu. The subject of your email must appear as follows: “Last name, First name”. For example: Doe, Jane. Letters of recommendation should be emailed as PDF files to japaneseliterature@umich.edu.
To be assured consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2014. This is a university year appointment. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. All applications will be acknowledged.
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Website: | http://www.lsa.umich.edu/asian |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Literature |
Posting Date: | 07/25/2014 |
Closing Date | 10/15/2014 |