McGill University, East Asian Studies
Assistant Professor Japanese Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Quebec, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
Department of East Asian Studies, McGill University
The Department of East Asian Studies, McGill University, invites applications for a tenure-track
position in Japanese Studies at the Assistant Professor level. This appointment will commence on
August 1, 2020. Area of specialization is open, but we encourage applications from scholars working
with interdisciplinary and interregional interests in the humanities, such as the fields of
literature, media, gender, and cultural studies. Time period: Edo to the present. Candidates should
be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, as well as
general courses including “Introduction to East Asian Culture: Japan,” have an active research
programme involving Japanese language sources and have native or near-native fluency in Japanese
and English. In addition to an innovative research portfolio, the successful candidate is expected
to show promise of excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to the development
of the Department. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment; teaching experience preferred. Knowledge
of French an asset. Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The review of applications will commence on October 25, 2019. Complete applications, including a
cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position, a statement of their research
programme; a statement of teaching philosophy/methods; a curriculum vitae; and a writing sample
(approximately 10,000 words) must be submitted online at URL https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14648.
Three referees should upload their confidential letters of recommendation at the same site.
Application materials should be addressed to Professor Yuriko Furuhata, Chair, Japanese Studies
Search Committee, Department of East Asian Studies. Inquiries about this position can be sent to
yuriko.furuhata@mcgill.ca
cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position, a statement of their research
programme; a statement of teaching philosophy/methods; a curriculum vitae; and a writing sample
(approximately 10,000 words) must be submitted online at URL https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14648.
Three referees should upload their confidential letters of recommendation at the same site.
Application materials should be addressed to Professor Yuriko Furuhata, Chair, Japanese Studies
Search Committee, Department of East Asian Studies. Inquiries about this position can be sent to
yuriko.furuhata@mcgill.ca
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic
rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible
minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of
minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with
the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of
minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with
the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of
dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their
research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as
government, communities, or industry.
dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their
research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as
government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-
related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to
signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This
information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to
signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This
information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity
groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons
with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across
all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons
with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may
contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Contact: |
Prof. Yuriko Furuhata
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Website: | https://www.mcgill.ca/eas/ |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Humanities |
Posting Date: | 09/20/2019 |
Closing Date | 10/25/2019 |