Duke University, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
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Position Title:
Post Doc position in modern Chinese Cultural Studies
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2022/05/15 11:59PM
* finished (2022/04/07, finished 2022/10/26, listed until 2022/05/15)
* finished (2022/04/07, finished 2022/10/26, listed until 2022/05/15)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University invites applications for a post-doctoral position in modern Chinese Cultural Studies. This position is a one-year appointment that begins August 1, 2022. The appointee is expected to (a) teach three courses a year, (b) conduct research contributing to a monograph and/or a series of peer-reviewed articles and (c) participate in scholarly events and activities in the department. Applicants specializing in modern/contemporary China, Greater China, and the global Chinese diaspora are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in literature, film, cultural studies, and/or gender and sexuality studies. The Fellow will be expected to be in residence, to conduct research in Duke's library and archival collections, and to work on their publication portfolio, either a series of articles or a book manuscript. The successful candidate will have completed their Ph.D. between January 1, 2020 and August 1, 2022, and will have a solid record or research and teaching in the field. To be assured of consideration, please submit an application by May 15th, 2022, consisting of 1) a current cv; 2) a letter of application detailing research interests and teaching experience; 3) a portfolio including writing samples and sample syllabi; 4) the names of three academic references. Applications and letters of recommendation should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21595). Additional information may be obtained from the Chinese Cultural Studies Post-Doc Search Committee at amesdept@duke.edu Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Portfolio as listed
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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