MODERN CHINESE AND SINOPHONE STUDIES
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill (http://asianstudies.unc.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern Chinese and Sinophone Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2022.
Candidate should have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) granted, or nearly completed in modern Chinese and Sinophone studies, Chinese language and literature, cultural studies, or a related field. Hired candidates with a doctorate can anticipate an initial appointment of Assistant Professor. Hired candidates with a doctorate nearly completed can anticipate an initial appointment of Instructor. We welcome candidates with specializations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or the broader Sinophone world. Duties will include teaching, research, and service. The Department seeks a promising scholar and teacher who will actively contribute to the intellectual mission of a research institution; a commitment to scholarly research and service to the university and the field is expected. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese and be prepared to teach specialized courses in modern Chinese and Sinophone studies at the graduate and undergraduate level, as well as upper-level language courses. Participation in the continued development of the Department’s program in Chinese studies is expected. Ability to work with diverse students and engender a climate that embodies diversity in all its forms is considered.
Qualified applicants should submit an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/199882. Application materials should include a letter detailing research and teaching interests, CV, sample syllabi (if available), and a writing sample. Applicants will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references, who will be emailed instructions to upload their letters of recommendation.
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies seeks to foster a climate where diversity is valued in all its forms. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Review of applications begins November 5, 2021. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Send inquiries to chinesesearch@unc.edu.
Posted by: Robin Visser rvisser@email.unc.edu