MCLC: Ricci Institute academic director position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Melissa Dale <mdale3 at usfca.edu>
Subject: Ricci Institute academic director position
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Academic Director, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
at the USF Center for the Pacific Rim

The Center for the Pacific Rim at the University of San Francisco invites
applications for the Academic Director, Ricci Institute for
Chinese-Western Cultural History, a tenure-track, open rank faculty
position in the Humanities and Social Sciences with an emphasis on the
study of Chinese-Western interaction and exchange (i.e. cultural,
religious, intellectual encounters, trade networks, and Christianity and
the Jesuits in China) from the 15th to early 20th century.

The Academic Director’s responsibilities include: envisioning research
projects/proposals for the Institute; approving and overseeing the
research and other activities of the Institute in consultation with
Executive Director; enhancing the Ricci Institute’s archival development
and library collection; expanding and promoting research on topics of
Chinese-Western cultural exchange that broadens the Institute’s community
of scholars; leading the work of the Institute’s professional staff and
post-doctoral fellows; proposing and monitoring the Institute’s annual
budget; assisting the Executive Director in development/fundraising
efforts; and publishing academic papers and books on Chinese-Western
cultural exchange and/or encounters.  Teaching responsibilities include:
two courses per year (ideally one undergraduate and one graduate course).

Qualifications include:  a PhD in relevant field with excellent record of
teaching and publication, demonstrated intellectual and administrative
leadership, ability and willingness to promote the Ricci Institute’s
scholarly links with both domestic and global academic communities (some
travel to China required), research interests that correspond to the
Institute’s mission, and fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and ideally
Classical). Experience in fundraising, administration at a research
institute or academic department, and experience in leading staff
preferred but not required.

Applicants should apply online at https://gnosis.usfca.edu/search. Please
submit the following documents electronically in PDF format:

•	Letter of interest
•	Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•	Statement of teaching philosophy
•	Statement of future research plans for the Ricci Institute

Any inquiries may be directed to ricci_search at usfca.edu.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013, but the search will
remain open until the position is filled. Finalists will be asked to
submit a writing sample and dossier.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the
world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant
academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their
fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small
classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San
Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite
a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World
From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu
<http://www.usfca.edu/>.

EEO Policy	
The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of
higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment,
educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s
race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age
(except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and
the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates
qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Contact:
Prof. Melissa Dale
Chair, Search Committee
Executive Director
USF Center for the Pacific Rim
ricci_search at usfca.edu

Website: http://www.pacificrim.usfca.edu <http://www.pacificrim.usfca.edu/>