MCLC: Oregon position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Alison Groppe <amgroppe at uoregon.edu>
Subject: Oregon position
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Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese Literature and Culture

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University
of Oregon invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of
Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Literature to begin Fall 2013. We
are looking for a dynamic scholar and teacher whose research expertise
will add strength to our vibrant community of China and East Asia
scholars. Research fields are open, but preference will be given to
candidates who work in PRC literature, film, and/or culture. The ideal
candidate will be ready to teach courses ranging from large undergraduate
classes to graduate seminars, and to mentor graduate students at all
stages of their training (M.A. and Ph.D.). The ability to teach a content
course in Chinese for our Chinese Flagship program is also highly
desirable. We seek candidates committed to working with students, faculty,
and staff from diverse backgrounds. Required are a Ph.D. in Chinese
literature or related field, native or near native fluency in Mandarin and
English, and a demonstrated potential for teaching and research
excellence. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply; salary
will be commensurate with experience. For full job announcement, see
http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/. Please submit a statement of research and
teaching interests, a vita, a writing sample, and three letters of
recommendation to: Academic Jobs Online job #2325. Applications will be
reviewed beginning January 10, 2013 until the position is filled. For
inquiries about the position, please contact the Search Chair Professor
Maram Epstein, maram at uoregon.eduAA/EO/ADA Employer.