Institution:       Victoria University of Wellington, School of Languages and Cultures
Location:          New Zealand
Position:          Lecturer in Asian Studies

Applications are invited for the position of lecturer in Asian Studies with the School of Languages and Cultures, Victoria University of Wellington.  This is a permanent position and commences in February 2015.  The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant field, experience of teaching at a tertiary level and a developing research profile, which includes evidence of scholarly publications.  Disciplinary specialisation is open, as is particular country expertise within South, Southeast and Northeast Asia, but the candidate must have an ability and willingness to teach Asian Studies from broad, comparative perspectives.  The successful applicant will be expected to be involved in the teaching and administering of Asian Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level.  Supervision of postgraduate research will also be expected.

Deadline: October 17, 2014

Further information can be obtained from Dr Claudia Bernardi, Head of School, Languages and Cultures, email claudia.bernardi@vuw.ac.nz, phone +64 4 463 5646

Website:           http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies