Institution:   University of Melbourne
Location:   Australia
Position:   Full Professor of Japanese Studies

Asia Institute
Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Salary:AUD $155,649 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, wishes to appoint a distinguished academic to the role of Professor in Japanese Studies. The Professor in Japanese Studies will provide leadership in furthering research and studies in Japanese society, culture, politics and language.

An expert in the field of Japanese Studies, the successful candidate may come from any of the main disciplines in humanities or social sciences. As the Institute also teaches languages, it is desirable that the applicant has experience in the delivery of Japanese language programs.

A strong research and teaching record and a proven track record in academic leadership are required.

The University has engaged the Insight Group, Executive Search Consultants, to manage the recruitment for this position.

Contact: Employment Type:Full-time continuing

Enquiries only to: Dr Leslie Kilmartin, The Insight Group, Tel. +61 418 590842, emaillkilmartin@insightgroup.com.au

 Close date:20 May 2012

For position information and to apply online go to www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers, click on Search for Jobs and search under the job title or job number 0028917.

Website: www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers