Barnard College, Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures

Assistant or Associate Professor in contemporary Chinese culture and society

DUE TO A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, EMAILS CONTAINING APPLICATIONS SENT PRIOR TO 09/05/14 HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD RESEND THEIR CVs TO amecsearch@barnard.edu

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures at Barnard College, Columbia University, is seeking a full-time tenure-track teacher/scholar at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in contemporary Chinese culture and society, to begin September 1, 2015.  Candidates should demonstrate a broad interest in contemporary Chinese culture and society, from a social science perspective; areas of specialization may include cultural anthropology, cultural geography, economics, environmental studies, gender studies, human rights, medical anthropology, public health, and sociology.  Particular attention will be given to candidates with a record of diverse, innovative, and interdisciplinary research and teaching.  Teaching will include undergraduate general education courses, as well as more specialized and graduate courses.

Application, including CV, a writing sample, and three letters of reference, to be sent directly to Chair, Search Committee, Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures, 321 Milbank Hall, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027.  Materials may be submitted by email to amecsearch@barnard.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.  Barnard is an independent college of liberal arts and sciences for women that is affiliated with Columbia University and has a single unified program in East Asian Studies.  Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community.  We especially encourage women and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.