University of Pennsylvania, East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Lecturer in Pre-Modern Chinese Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in pre-modern Chinese studies, for the academic year 2014-15. The appointment will be for one year with the possibility of annual renewal for up to an additional two years based on satisfactory performance and approval of the Dean. The successful candidate will teach two classes each semester, and will be responsible for directing the Department’s M.A. program. The Ph.D. degree is expected at the time of the appointment. Candidates who are ABD at the time of application should specify a date for completion and awarding of the degree in their cover letter.
Candidates should apply online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/204. Submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and a sample of scholarly work (the sample for candidates who are ABD should be a chapter of the dissertation). Also submit the names and contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. The University will contact the referees with instructions on how to submit their letters.
The review of applications will begin immediately and the process will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to establishing a diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html.)
The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: |
Margaret Guinan, Assistant to the Chair mguinan@sas.upenn.edu |
Website: | www.upenn.edu |
Primary Category: | Chinese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | East Asian History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 03/29/2014 |
Closing Date | 06/26/2014 |