Visiting Assistant Professor of Premodern Japanese Literature

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2023-2024 academic year, starting August 1, 2023.

We welcome applications from scholars who primary field of research and teaching is premodern Japanese literature, broadly defined, to teach four courses (2 courses each semester), including Literary/Classical Japanese. Candidates should indicate in their cover letters other relevant courses they are interested in offering. We welcome interest in teaching Translating Japanese Literature.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures is committed to hiring candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The position will begin August 1, 2023.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in hand in Japanese literature. The candidate should have native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English with prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching at the college level in the United States.

Application Materials should include the following: Curriculum Vitae, a sample syllabus for any relevant courses, diversity statement, and contact information for three (3) references to provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with all applications received by April 21st, 2023 being guaranteed full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to ealc@indiana.edu. Questions regarding the submission process using the PeopleAdmin application submission interface may be directed to Mr. Zac Muller, HLS Assistant Director of Faculty Relations at zmuller@indiana.edu.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at (https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/17538).

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