University of Alberta, Department of East Asian Studies
Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Literature
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Alberta, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
University of Alberta
Department of East Asian Studies
Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Literature
Competition No. - A110226950
Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.
The Department of East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Literature (tenure-track, starting July 1, 2016).
Applicants for this position are expected to have a PhD degree in hand in modern Chinese literature. Research and teaching expertise in translation studies and Taiwan studies will be assets for the position.
The successful candidate will maintain a research profile commensurate with employment in a highly ranked research-intensive university, and will have relevant teaching experience or show promise of superior teaching ability. Enthusiasm for teaching within and beyond the area of PhD specialization, and for teaching and supervising graduate students, are expected.
The University of Alberta has earned a reputation as one of the leading universities in Canada based on strengths in teaching, research and service. The University of Alberta welcomes over 39,000 students in more than 400 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs (www.ualberta.ca).
The Faculty of Arts (http://uofa.ualberta.ca/arts) is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus, and one of the largest research and teaching centres in western Canada. The University’s main campus is located in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city. The Edmonton metropolitan area is the sixth largest in Canada, with a population of approximately one million (www.edmonton.ca).
Courses on East Asia have been offered regularly at the University of Alberta since 1961, making our program one of the oldest in Western Canada. Originally founded in 1981, the Department of East Asian Studies (http://www.eastasianstudies.ualberta.ca/) has twelve faculty members in East Asian literature, culture and linguistics and employs another twenty contract instructors in a typical year. The Department offers four-year language programs and related classes in each of Japanese, Chinese and Korean, teaching approximately 2,500 undergraduate students each year. It also enrols students from across the world in its popular MA program.
The position includes a full range of benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Faculty Agreement: http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/en/MyEmployment/~/media/hrs/MyEmployment/Agreements/Academic/Faculty.pdf
Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference on institutional letterhead to be sent to the attention of Dr. Mikael Adolphson, Chair, Department of East Asian Studies. Letters should be submitted via email to: easia@ualberta.ca (use “Modern Chinese Lit Search” in subject line). Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2015.
Apply online by clicking the "Apply Online" button below and submitting the following:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- names and contact information for three referees (Attach under "References")
- teaching dossier (Attach under "Statement of Teaching/Research Interests")
- statement of research interests (Attach under "Research Plan")
- writing sample (Attach under "List of Publications")
Further inquiries concerning this position may be directed to the Chair at easia@ualberta.ca; tel. (780) 492-492-2836; fax (780) 492-7440.
Business Address:
Department of East Asian Studies
3-31 Pembina Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2H8
Interested applicants may apply to: http://careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110226950/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
Contact: |
Further inquiries concerning this position may be directed to the Chair at easia@ualberta.ca; tel. (780) 492-492-2836; fax (780) 492-7440. |
Website: | http://careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110226950/ |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | East Asian History / Studies Chinese History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/18/2015 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2015 |