Visiting Assistant Professor (Japanese)

The School of International Letters & Cultures (SILC) at Arizona State University (Tempe Campus) invites applications for a full-time, one-year appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Culture. Anticipated start date is August 2023. Arizona State University is the nation’s leading major public university, committed to inclusion and excellence in research and education. The Japanese section features robust undergraduate enrollment in language and cultural training, as well as a stand-alone MA Program. It also contributes to SILC’s Ph.D. curriculum in East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

Disciplinary specialization may include modern Japanese literature, cinema, visual media, cultural studies, or related Japan-focused fields such as linguistics. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching speaks to issues of language, literature, and culture across national boundaries, or whose research and teaching addresses the field of Environmental Humanities.

Essential Functions of the Position:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach two courses per semester in modern Japanese language, literature, and culture at both undergraduate and graduate level. Conduct research and publish in top-tier journals and presses.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in a Japan-related humanities field. Evidence of native or near-native proficiency in both modern Japanese and English. Evidence of ability to use basic instructional technology (Canvas, Box, etc.). Evidence of clear research agenda and scholarly publication trajectory. Evidence of commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Research and teaching expertise in a second Asian language and culture. Ability to teach content courses in Japanese. Evidence of effective teaching at the university level. Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or collaborating with diverse communities beyond the university.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by viewing https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty. Arizona State University is a leading major public university committed to inclusion and excellence in research and education.

To apply, please submit the following electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/120702

1. A letter of application, addressed to Search Committee Chair, Robert Tuck, outlining the candidate’s experience and qualifications for the position. Current curriculum vitae (CV). One scholarly writing sample (in English, no more than 45 pages) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. quantitative and sample of qualitative data from teaching evaluations, if available). Statement of Teaching Philosophy (no more than 2 pages) A 1-page statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence The names, positions, and contact information of three references who may be contacted directly by Interfolio Faculty Search, or by the committee.

Application deadline is March 21, 2023. If the position is not filled, a new deadline will fall every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. By policy, the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of hire.

Questions?

For questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Robert Tuck at rjtuck@asu.edu.

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