Institution:   Arizona State University, School of International Letters & Cultures
Location:   Arizona, United States
Position:   Postdoctoral Scholar – Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature and
Culture

~~Postdoctoral Scholar – Modern and Contemporary Japanese   Literature and Culture (JOB #10688)

Salary Range:  $45,000 – $50,000

The School of International Letters & Cultures (SILC) at Arizona State University (Tempe campus) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture, beginning August 16, 2014.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach and continue his/her research.  This is an annual appointment with the possibility of renewal.  Initial teaching load will be four courses; two during fall and two during spring semesters.

Minimum qualifications include: 1) PhD in Japanese literature or related field in hand at time of hire; 2) native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English; 3) ability to teach pre-modern and modern survey courses in English on Japanese literature.

Desired qualifications include: 1) record of research and published scholarship on Modern and Contemporary Japanese; 2) demonstrated effectiveness in college-level teaching, and 3) demonstrated work in Japanese pop culture and/or film.
To apply, submit electronically to academicjobsonlinehttp://academicjobsonline.org/ajo the following materials: 1) a current curriculum vita; 2) a cover letter addressed to Anthony Chambers, Search Committee Chair, outlining appropriate research and teaching expertise and experience; 3) copies of syllabi of courses taught; and 4) the names, positions, and contact information of three references, who may be contacted directly by academicjobsonline.

Application deadline is April 21, 2014; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.  A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

Contact:
Professor Anthony Chambers

anthony.chambers@asu.edu

Website: https://international.clas.asu.edu/