Institution:   Wellesley College, East Asian Languages and Culture
Location:   Massachusetts, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor in Japanese Language and Literature

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Wellesley College announces a search for a tenure-track assistant professor in Japanese language and literature. Research field is open but excludes candidates who specialize either in Japanese theatre or postwar literature. We seek a candidate who has proven teaching skills, substantial research promise, and a strong interest in designing undergraduate curricula for a thriving program that includes Japanese, Chinese and Korean languages and cultures. Full-time teaching load of four courses per year, with teaching responsibilities in both Japanese language and in Japanese literature. Knowledge of another field of East Asian literature or an interdisciplinary field is desirable but not required. PhD preferred (ABD considered).

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

Contact: Please send by 11/15/2013 a letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio through our online application system at:https://career.wellesley.edu. (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.). If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application site, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.

Website: https://career.wellesley.edu