MCLC: Amherst College position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: kirk (denton.2 at osu.edu)
Subject: Amherst College position
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese
Amherst College

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations seeks a specialist in
Chinese literature for a one-and-a-half-year visiting position beginning
in January, 2015, and ending in May 2016.  We seek candidates with
expertise in modern or pre-modern Chinese literature, popular culture,
film, or performing arts.  Those working across genres and media are
especially encouraged to apply.  Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate
teaching is essential.  The appointee will be expected to teach general
courses that engage a broad range of students in Chinese culture and
advanced courses for students concentrating in Chinese studies.  Although
regular teaching in the Chinese language program will not be expected,
fluency in Mandarin Chinese and facility in classical Chinese are
required.  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or have
fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the appointment.
 Learn more about the department at www.amherst.edu/~asian .

Amherst College is a private co-educational liberal arts college of 1,800
students and more than two hundred faculty located in the Connecticut
River Valley of western Massachusetts and participates with Hampshire,
Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and with the University of
Massachusetts in the Five-College consortium.

An application letter, c.v., short writing sample, and three letters of
recommendation should be submitted electronically to
https://apply.interfolio.com/25485 .  Review of applications will begin on
October 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and
encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.  The
college is committed to enriching its education experience and its culture
through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.