Postdoctoral Fellow - East Asia; Asian Cinema or Media Studies

University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow - East Asia; Asian Cinema or Media Studies

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,613.64 per year

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Idaho Asia Institute and the School of Journalism and Mass Media at the University of Idaho invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Asian Cinema or Media Studies with research interests that include East Asia to begin on a negotiated start date between September 1, 2021 to January 12, 2022. Fellows will pursue their own research, teach two undergraduate courses per annum (as determined by the needs of the School and the Institute), and assist with the Institute's administrative and outreach functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in an appropriate field required by start of the position

• Research focus on Asian Cinema or Media Studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research interest and focus that includes East Asian Cinema or Media Studies;

• Prior experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds;

• Experience teaching introductory classes at the college level, such as Film History & Aesthetics, Global Film Styles, Media & Society, Multimedia Storytelling or Media Writing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:


Posting Number: SP002954P

Posting Date: 08/02/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First review of applications will begin August 30, 2021.

Applicants must submit the following: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Other Document 1.) (4) Names, phone numbers and email addresses for three references.

Please direct inquiries or questions to Dr. Jeff Kyong-McClain (jeffkm@uidaho.edu)

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.




jeid-9aa771d54db75b499ebbc59d6977dea8