Duke University, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
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Position Title:
Post Doc in Japanese Cultural Studies
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2024/06/25 11:59PM
finished (2024/05/08, finished 2024/11/13, listed until 2024/06/25)
finished (2024/05/08, finished 2024/11/13, listed until 2024/06/25)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 in Durham, North Carolina invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in Japanese/East Asian Cultural Studies that begins August 1, 2024, for a one-year appointment, Fall 2024-Spring 2025. The appointee is expected to (a) teach two courses a year, and (b) to participate in scholarly events and activities in the department. We strongly prefer applicants with a principal expertise in the following fields: literature, film, visual, and media studies, studies of gender and sexuality, and cultural 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 has completed a Ph.D. within the last three years with a strong record of research and solid preparation for or experience of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Japanese or East Asian Cultural Studies with focus on modern and contemporary period. To be assured of consideration, submit an application by June 15th, 2024, consisting of: 1) a current cv; 2) a letter of application detailing research interests and activities and teaching experience; 3) a portfolio including, but not limited to, writing samples and sample syllabi; 4) three letters of recommendation. Applications and letters of recommendation should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27618). For additional information contact the Japanese 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 (Writing Samples and Syllabi)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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