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Lecturer - Asian Studies

Employer
University of Michigan
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Feb 9, 2018

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The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Lecturer I beginning September 1, 2018. Responsibilities include delivering three East Asian Studies courses to undergraduates each semester. Appointment level will be 100%. This is not a tenure-track appointment. Due to the replacement nature of this appointment, the funding for this position will only be available in Fall 2018 and Winter 2019. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field of Asian Studies. Native or near-native proficiency in English is required; at least two years of experience teaching at the college/university level is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience successfully teaching survey courses on China as well as seminars on topics that can span East Asia. The successful applicant should be prepared to teach two first-year seminars on different topics, an introduction to Chinese culture and history, an introductory class in Japanese studies, and a smaller lecture course on contemporary Chinese society (Chinese Controversies). The successful candidate should also be able to teach seminars on Japan and Korea. Interested applicants must apply by completing the application located at http://bit.ly/2nJNBCc. You will be required to upload a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, a current CV, and the names and email addresses of three people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. You will also have the option to upload self-developed teaching materials and evidence of teaching excellence. The deadline for applications is March 15 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to David Rolston (drolston@umich.edu). The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Terms and conditions for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.

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