Positions Available

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (rank open) for its Chinese language and linguistics program. The appointment will begin on August 30, 2009, pending budgetary approval.

Preference will be given to a specialist in Chinese language pedagogy (or closely related discipline) who possesses native or near-native proficiency in Chinese, with interdisciplinary or cross-cultural interests in such areas as linguistics or second language acquisition. Responsibilities will include teaching both language and linguistic courses, coordinating the language program, mentoring students, and working with other Asia specialists on campus. The applicant should have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by the end of the summer, 2009.

The University of Pittsburgh is one of fifteen Title VI National Resource Centers in East Asian Studies in the United States and has dedicated substantial resources to international studies. The East Asian Library is one of the largest in the nation, and there are excellent research facilities, and funds for research and teaching.

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, transcripts, samples of scholarly work, statement of language teaching philosophy, documents relating to teaching (e.g., video of teaching, student evaluation of teaching), and three reference letters, one of which must directly address the candidate’s ability and experience in teaching, to Chinese Language Search Committee, OEH 702, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information, contact Paula Locante, tel. (412) 624-5568, or email plocante@pitt.edu. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2008.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

JAPANESE LITERATURE

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor for its Japanese literature and culture program. The appointment will begin on August 30, 2009, pending budgetary approval. Preference will be given to a specialist in pre-modern Japanese literature, with interdisciplinary or cross-cultural interests in such areas as performing or visual arts and theater. Responsibilities will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, and working with other Asia specialists on campus. The applicant should have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by the end of the summer, 2009.

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, transcripts, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., student teaching evaluation), and three reference letters (one of which must specifically address the candidate’s ability and experience in teaching), to Japanese Literature Search Committee, OEH 702, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information, contact Paula Locante, tel. (412) 624-5568, or email plocante@pitt.edu. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2008.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

Chinese Language

JAPANESE LITERATURE

Chinese Language Program -- possible vacancy for PART-TIME instructors for Fall Term 2009 (2091).

Japnese Language Program -- possible vacancy for PART-TIME instructors for Fall Term 2009 (2091).