Tenure-Track Poasition (Asian Studies/Japanese)Bates College

[sstrong at bates.edu]

The Asian Studies Program of Bates College, a highly selective private  
liberal arts college located in south-central Maine, invites  
applications and nominations for a tenure–track position in Japanese  
and East Asian Studies to begin in Fall 2010. Ph.D. is preferred but  
ABD candidates will be considered. A native/near native proficiency in  
Japanese and English is required. A commitment to teaching language  
courses, as well as training and experience in Japanese language  
pedagogy are expected. The Program hopes to appoint a candidate with  
interests in both contemporary Japan and East Asia. Applicants with  
expertise in East Asian media, cultural studies, popular culture  
and/or social issues and Korean studies are invited to apply. Duties  
include courses in Japanese language and culture and topics that span  
contemporary East Asia. Review of applications will begin December 14,  
2009 and remain open until the position is filled.  For more  
information about Asian Studies at Bates, see our webpage  
(www.bates.edu/asia.xml).  To apply, submit a letter of application,  
vita, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.   
Candidates are also invited to submit scholarly manuscripts, course  
syllabi, teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.   
Send materials to:

Japanese Language and East Asian Studies Search Committee R2124
c/o Academic Services
Bates College
2 Andrews Road
7 Lane Hall
Lewiston, Maine  04240