The Program in East Asian Studies at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of two semesters, beginning first semester of year 2001-2002 and will carry the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach courses in the general area of Chinese Language and Literature. Language instruction at all levels will be considered. Expertise in modern Chinese literature especially welcome, but all periods considered.

He or she will also be expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2001. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. ABD's and M.A.'s with requisite experience will be considered.

The Chinese language curriculum is lodged within the East Asian Studies Program, which also covers Japanese language and literature, and extends into the disciplines of anthropology, history, religion, politics, and art history. Related courses in ethno-musicology are also offered.

To be assured of consideration, letters of application, including a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three letters of reference, should be sent to David E. Kelley, Director, Program in East Asian Studies, 316 Peters Hall, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074 by April 27, 2001. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African-Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.

Return to the Update Menu