Japanese Language and Literature 2014-2015

Dartmouth College - Assistant Professor, Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Japanese. Appointment will become effective July 1, 2015, with teaching duties beginning in September 2015. Applicants for this position must either hold a PhD or be ABD; additionally, they must have native or near native fluency in Japanese and English.

The field of specialization will be literature, film, or culture, with priority given to candidates whose research incorporates language and its relationship to issues of representation. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to foreign language instruction. The successful candidate will participate in administering the Japanese language program and alternate direction of the annual ten-week study-abroad program in Chiba, Japan. The classroom teaching load is four courses per year, to be taught over three of the four quarters, and would include introductory classes and seminars in English as well as thematic courses in Japanese.

Applicants should submit, via email, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (25-50 pages) to http://apply.interfolio.com/26037. Three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed via Interfolio separately.

The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2014. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype. Questions should be directed to James Dorsey at: james.dorsey@dartmouth.edu.

Dartmouth College combines a commitment to innovative scholarship with dedication to excellent teaching. One of the most diverse institutions of higher education in New England, Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, has a strong commitment to diversity, and in that spirit encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Florida State University - Assistant Professor in Japanese Literature and Cultural Studies
The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Japanese Literature and Cultural Studies, to begin August 2015. We welcome applicants with a broad range of research interests, and we are especially interested in scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and/or engages multiple historical periods or cultures. Additional research areas may include digital humanities and translation studies. Candidates should have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, distinguished scholarly research, and be committed both to excellence in teaching and to enhancing the department’s programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Near or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English is required. PhD is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, writing sample, teaching statement, sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation electronically through Interfolio at the following application URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/27200. Review of applications will begin November 15, and will continue until position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Laura Lee at llee2@fsu.edu.

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity in hiring and a Public Records Agency.

Lehigh University - Assistant Professor of Japanese
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese. Applicants with a Ph.D. in the field of modern Japanese literature and culture such as popular culture, literature, and film are encouraged to apply. Of particular interest are candidates who examine Japanese literature and culture in the context of women, gender, and sexuality studies, since Lehigh University is committed to diversifying its curriculum in these areas. Commitment to Japanese language instruction at all levels is required. An interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of language and culture is essential, as the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a growing Asian Studies program and a Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies program. Native or near-native proficiency in both English and Japanese is required. We seek applicants of broad scholarly promise who have a demonstrated commitment to research and publication and can contribute to intellectual life on campus.

Lehigh University is a private, research-extensive institution in southeast Pennsylvania. The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. See also http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/work_life_balance.html. LINC is a newly created regional network of diverse organizations designed to assist new hires with dual career, community and cultural transition needs. Please contact infdcap@lehigh.edu for more information. === To apply, please upload letter of application detailing research interests and accomplishments and teaching philosophy, CV, and three letters of reference to Academic Jobs Online   https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4462. All materials should be received by November 25, 2014. ===

Miami University of Ohio - Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure-Track)
The Department of German, Russian, Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Miami University of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach a full load of Japanese language, literature, and culture courses at all levels in both Japanese and English in an undergraduate program.

While the field of specialization is open, we seek to make an appointment that reflects the program’s emphasis on inter-disciplinary approaches to Japanese literature, culture, film, and linguistics. Required: PhD by time of appointment; demonstrated teaching excellence; native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research program with scholarly publications and provide service to the university.

Submit a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to apply.interfolio.com/26364. If you are unable to attach letters of reference via the link, they may be submitted via email to schrodjl@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applications begins October 24, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Miami University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with smoke- and tobacco-free campuses, is committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with information on campus crime, fires, and safety may be found at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Hard copy available upon request. Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines.

UC Berkeley - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Northeast Asian Literature and Culture
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track appointment in Northeast Asian Literature and Culture. The expected start-date is July 1, 2015.

The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from scholars whose work focuses on premodern Japan (to 1868) and on one or more of the following: prose narrative, drama, visual studies, or cultural criticism. We are also open to scholarship that engages with multiple historical periods, geographical areas, genres and media.

Teaching duties will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as doctoral advising. Candidates are expected to participate actively in the programs of the department as well as in larger Northeast Asian area studies initiatives within and beyond the university. Applicants for an assistant professor position must, at a minimum, be in the process of writing a doctoral dissertation or the equivalent at the time of application; applicants for an associate or full professor position must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of application. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by the start of employment.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2014.

Candidates applying at the non-tenure level should submit the following materials for a complete application: Letter of application; Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae; Statement of current and future research plans; A two-page dissertation abstract; A writing sample of 10,000 words; Three letters of recommendation.

Candidates applying at the tenure level should submit the following materials for a complete application: Letter of application; Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae; Statement of current and future research plans.

Additionally, tenure-level applicants should provide contact information for three suggested referees; please do not request the letters through the system, as we will only contact your referees if you are a finalist for the position. Tenure-level applicants should note that your application will appear incomplete when you do not request the letters but will receive full consideration.

To apply, please go to the following link: http://apptrkr.com/524320.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Applicants may contact us via email at: easearch@berkeley.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

UC Davis - Associate Professor or Professor of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) at UC Davis invites applications for afaculty position, at the Associate Professor or Professor level, in modern and contemporary Japanese literature and culture, effective July 1, 2015. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in teaching, research, and service in EALC with a distinguished faculty and a culturally and ethnically diverse student body. Candidates must demonstrate national and international distinction in research, excellence in teaching and mentoring, native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English, and a strong commitment to service at the university and in the profession. Teaching responsibilities will likely include Japanese literature courses, introductory culture courses, and courses in the candidate’s primary area of research.

A PhD in Japanese literature, popular culture, cultural studies, film studies, cultural or intellectual history, cultural anthropology, fashion studies, design, media studies, gender and sexuality studies, comparative literature or East Asian Studies with a Japan focus, or any other related field is required. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2014; the position will stay open until filled.

To receive full consideration, please submit applications online athttps://recruit.ucdavis.edu//apply/JPF00341 including: 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) one or more published papers or chapters, 4) teaching evaluations from the past three years, and 5) the contact information for three references.

=== The University of California at Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. It is also a smoke-free campus. ===

UC Irvine - Open Rank Position in Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for an open rank position in Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature and Culture, to begin July 1, 2015. We welcome applicants from a broad range of specializations (literature, popular culture, critical theory, intellectual history, performance, [post]colonialism, gender studies, religious studies, cultural anthropology, ecocriticism, and film and visual studies, to name a few) whose work accommodates diverse geographical and disciplinary interests. Applicants should be committed to enhancing our programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department values interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching, and it would welcome applicants whose interests overlap with other units in UC Irvine's School of Humanities, including Comparative Literature, History, Religious Studies, Asian-American Studies, Visual Studies, and Gender Studies.

The department will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2014. See below for separate application links for assistant professor level and associate/full professor level.

Candidates should submit a letter of application that describes research and teaching interests; a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion will advance UC Irvine's commitment to inclusive excellence; a current CV; and 3 letters of recommendation. The University of California, Irvine, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

• Assistant Professors apply at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02571

•Associate & Full Professors apply at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02508.

To learn more about the Department, visit our website at http://www.humanities.uci.edu/eastasian/.

University of Florida - Assistant Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in Japanese literature and culture, period open, beginning August 16, 2015. The successful candidate will contribute to the Japan track of the undergraduate B.A. in East Asian Languages and Literatures and will be able to contribute to the objectives of the University in the areas of interdisciplinary studies and internationalization through such activities as course development, curriculum enhancement and a dynamic research agenda. Activities should synergize with programs beyond the department, such as Film & Media Studies, Medieval & Early Modern Studies, Women’s Studies & Gender Research, and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, which has an extensive Asia collection. Teaching duties will include courses on literature, culture, advanced language, and/or others as appropriate to area of specialization, such as visual media.

The Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English is expected. The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Applications must be submitted on-line at http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/57781 and must include a letter of application, CV, statement of current and future research plans, two sample syllabi or a statement of teaching philosophy, samples of peer or student teaching evaluations (as available), selected publications or writing sample, dissertation abstract and chapter outline, and three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, application materials should be received by November 30, 2014, and the position will remain open until filled.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). The recruitment/selection process will be conducted in accordance with Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and public records laws.

University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Assistant Professor of Japanese
The Department of Languages and Culture Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of Japanese, beginning August 2015. Specialty is open, but preference will be given to candidates with experience in digital humanities, Japanese film, visual art and art history in contemporary Japan and/or translation. Required qualifications include: native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English; a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates; enthusiasm for making dynamic, innovative contributions to the intellectual mission of Japanese Studies; clear potential for scholarly excellence as demonstrated by a focused research agenda; and Ph.D. at time of initial appointment.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral, research intensive university located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to, ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. AA/EOE employer: subject to criminal background check. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

All applicants must apply on-line at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: letter of application addressed to Dr. Sheri Long, research statement, teaching statement, and a current and complete CV. A photocopy of the graduate transcript and three original letters of recommendation must be mailed or emailed directly to Dr. Sheri Long, Chair, Department of Languages and Culture Studies, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223. Email: JobsInLCS@uncc.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.