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Bard College’s Division of Languages & Literature invites applications for a two-year fulltime Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese, beginning in the fall of 2011. The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. or be at the ABD stage of a Ph.D. program. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English is required, with previous language-teaching experience strongly preferred. The area of specialization is flexible, but the candidate should have expertise in Japanese literature, cultural studies, and/or related fields. Applicant must be prepared to handle advising responsibilities, serve as an advisor for senior theses, and play a central role in both directing and administering the College’s thriving Japanese Program.

Please send letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio by email only to hr11024[AT]bard[DOT]edu.

Review to begin immediately until position filled.
Contact: Fiona Smarrito
Human Resources
Bard College
Email Address: hr11024[AT]bard[DOT]edu