The Institute of East Asian Art History at Heidelberg University, invites applications for a two-year, renewable untenured faculty position as

*Assistant Professor in the History of Japanese Art*

The appointment will commence September 1, 2012, tenable for two years with the option of an extension for another three years, upon review. Salary scale: E 13 (TV-L). Please refer to:
http://www.lbv.bwl.de/pdf/4_monatsentgelte_01012012.pdf

Responsibilities
Teaching of undergraduate seminars based on the field of interest; core curriculum courses within the BA-programme of East Asian Art History and East Asian Studies.
Advanced research, public talks, and publications in the History of East Asian Art / Japanese Art
Student counseling at all levels
Collaboration in developing the library holdings for Japanese Art History and cooperation in building the library of East Asian Studies under the lead of the head librarian
Administrative duties including the supervision of student assistants
Help in arranging the sojourn of visiting professors, especially the biannually invited Ishibashi visiting professors of Japanese art history, and occasional representational duties

Requirements
Applicants should hold a degree (ideally a PhD) in the History of Japanese Art and should have studied and researched in Japan. Excellent language skills in spoken and written German, Japanese and English are mandatory. Some administrative experience is of advantage. The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the members of the Centre for East Asian Studies and other institutes and departments is expected.

Applications
Please include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of credentials/certificates/transcript of records, and the names of two references
by May 20, 2012 in digital form to

sekretariat-iko@zo.uni-heidelberg.de, Prof. Melanie Trede
Institute of East Asian Art History, Heidelberg University, Seminarstr. 4,
69117 Heidelberg, Germany

International candidates are encouraged to apply.
The University of Heidelberg is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups with adequate qualifications are given preference.