Boston University, World Languages & Literatures

Position ID:BU-MLCL-VAP [#17332]
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Chinese Language / Chinese Literature
Appl Deadline:2020/12/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2020/10/26, finished 2021/06/19, listed until 2021/04/26)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Boston University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in premodern Chinese Literature before 1911, to begin July 1, 2021. A Ph.D. in Chinese Literature, Comparative Literature, or a related field must be completed by the time of employment. We are interested in candidates with a strong foundation in classical Chinese literature and language and innovative approaches to critical Asian humanities, including but not limited to intellectual history, gender/sexuality studies, material culture, translation, visual arts, popular culture, literary theory, and comparative literature. At Boston University, the successful candidate will join a vibrant faculty community in East Asian literature, comparative literature, and interdisciplinary Asian studies. We expect a publishing record, significant teaching experience, and a willingness to participate actively in student advising. In addition, we look forward to having a scholar on campus who can actively contribute to and benefit from the intellectual life of the department. The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate survey course, “Masterpieces of Premodern Chinese Literature,” as well as three additional electives in his/her areas of specialization. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly writing, sample course syllabi (including “Masterpieces of Premodern Chinese Literature”), and three references via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17332. Preference will be given to applications received before 12/15/2020. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


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Boston, MA 02215