Job Opportunities
Post-Doctoral Scholar
Japanese Pre-Modern Studies Post-doctoral Scholar
The University of Chicago's Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and Japan Committee are pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Scholar in Pre-Modern Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies. We invite researchers who work on the literature and culture of Japan before 1868 to apply.
The position is for one year and is renewable up to two additional years contingent on funding. The start date is July 1, 2008 for applicants who have Ph.D. in hand by June 2008. For summer graduates, the start date is September 1, 2008.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will have the opportunity to pursue his or her own research while being mentored by current EALC faculty. He or she will also gain experience and be mentored while teaching two quarter-long courses. The teaching schedule will be determined by the EALC department.
Applicants must be within first six years of receiving Ph.D. and should submit a letter of application, abstract and one chapter of the dissertation (or other suitable writing sample), syllabi of two proposed courses (preferably one at the undergraduate and one at the graduate level designed for a 10 week quarter), a current curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation.
The salary for the position is $40,000 per year plus benefits and $5,000 in research funds.
Review of applicant materials will begin April 15.
Postdoctoral Scholar Premodern Japanese Studies Search
EALC
University of Chicago
1050 E. 59th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Lecturer Searches
Japanese Language Lecturer
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at The University of Chicago invites applications for a Japanese Language Lecturer position to begin September 2008. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Minimum requirement: B.A. in Japanese or related discipline; M.A. preferred. At least ten years of experience teaching Japanese language is preferred. Teaching load: 2 courses per quarter.
Send letter of application, graduate transcript, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and self-designed teaching materials for the elementary level and another level to:
- Chair of Japanese Lecturer Search Committee, EALC
- The University of Chicago
- 1050 E. 59th Street
- Chicago, IL 60637
Applications and supporting materials can also be faxed to 773-834-1323. For more information contact Hiroyoshi Noto, 773-702-5805 or hnhn@uchicago.edu. Deadline for applications is May 23, 2008. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Faculty Searches
Modern Korean Studies - Open Rank
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open rank position in modern Korean Studies. Specialization should be in Humanistic Studies of the modern era, beginning with the 19th century. We seek a scholar who will bring breadth and depth to Korean Studies at the University of Chicago and in North America. We welcome innovative approaches to textual studies, especially in literature. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Korean. Applicants should send CV and a statement addressing current research and teaching interests, and should request three letters of recommendation to be sent directly. We would like senior applicants to send representative examples of recently published work. Junior applicants should send a dissertation chapter and an outline of the dissertation, as well as copies of publications. For junior candidates, the Ph.D. completed by September of 2008 preferred. Please mail materials to: Chair, Korean Studies Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, 1050 E. 59th St., 301 Wieboldt Hall, Chicago, IL 60637. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
