MCLC: UC Santa Barbara position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Michael Berry <berry at eastasian.ucsb.edu>
Subject: UC Santa Barbara position
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Assistant Professor in Chinese Literature (Tang and/or Song periods)

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies at the
University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a
tenure-track position in Chinese literature, preferably with a period
specialization in the Tang and/or Song period(s). Ph.D. in hand is
expected by the time of the appointment. The ideal candidate will have
relevant research and language skills, including a command of modern and
classical Chinese, in addition to competence in critical or literary
theory. Desirable secondary research areas include visual arts/aesthetics,
political or intellectual history, philosophy, material culture, or
historical anthropology. Applicants should display a strong commitment to
interdisciplinary and inter/transcultural approaches to research and
teaching, and be prepared to contribute to a growing graduate program with
Ph.D. and M.A. students. The position will involve teaching graduate
seminars, advanced undergraduate courses using Chinese sources, literature
in translation, introductory cultural history, and courses in Classical
Chinese language.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample,
and three letters of recommendation to the Chair of the Search Committee
at: chineseliterature at eastasian.ucsb.edu

Applications received by November 5, 2012 will receive full review. Women
and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information about the Department of East Asian Languages and
Cultural Studies may be found at http://www.eastasian.ucsb.edu/

The department is interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Michael Berry at
berry³at²eastasian.ucsb.edu <http://eastasian.ucsb.edu/>.

Michael Berry, Professor
Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies
HSSB #2214 University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7075
 
O (805) 893-7807
berry at eastasian.ucsb.edu
http://www.eastasian.ucsb.edu/content/people_berry.html