Institution:   Wellesley College, East Asian Language and Literature
Location:   Massachusetts, United States
Position:   Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow – Modern Japanese Literature

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Wellesley College announces a search for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of modern Japanese literature.  Preference given to candidates in late Edo, Meiji and/or Taisho periods, with a focus on gender/queer studies, colonialism, visuality, ethnography, media or translation studies. Competence in another East Asian literature is desirable. The fellow will teach four courses over a two-year period, including one upper-level language course and one first-year seminar. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. between July 1, 2009 and July 1, 2013.  Please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample of 10-15 pages and three letters of recommendations (the online application will request name and email address in order for recommenders or dossier services to submit letters directly) electronically through our online application system at:  https://career.wellesley.edu.

If circumstances make it impossible to submit materials online, please email us at working@wellesley.edu. Application Due: December 15, 2012

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Human Resources
Website: https://career.wellesley.edu/