Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of East Asian Studies at Colby College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor, with expertise in visual culture for the academic year 2021-2022. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in art history, history, East Asian languages and cultures, film studies, or other related field. Both the field of specialization and the country of focus (Japan, China, or Korea) are open. We seek a scholar who can teach the introductory course for our East Asian Studies majors, which focuses on the historical and textual traditions of this region. The teaching assignment will also include two cultural studies courses, both of which should have a strong emphasis on visual and material culture. Candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching about East Asia to a diverse student audience and contributing to the excellence of the campus community. The teaching load is four courses per year.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that demonstrates commitment to the value of diversity and to inclusive teaching. All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/81140.

Review of applications will begin on Feb. 10, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

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