Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian Literature Needed by Vanderbilt University

13 September 2010
Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian Literature Needed by Vanderbilt University
Deadline: 30 September 2010

Vanderbilt University
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian Literature with an emphasis in Vietnam

Institution Type: College / University
Location: Tennessee, United States
Position: Assistant Professor

The Asian Studies Program of Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian Literature with an emphasis in Vietnam. Research specialization in Modern/Contemporary literature is preferred; ability to teach courses addressing colonial and post-colonial issues in Southeast Asia is required. This position is part of a growing Asian Studies Program at Vanderbilt which emphasizes interdisciplinary, comparative, and cross-cultural approaches. The successful candidate should have Ph.D. in hand and a strong record of excellence in teaching and research.

Applications should include a detailed letter of introduction, cv, writing sample (e.g. peer-reviewed article and/or book/dissertation chapter), available teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010.

Vanderbilt University is strongly committed to the recruitment of women and members of minority groups for our faculty and complies with EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Contact:

Chair, Southeast Asian Literature search committee
Asian Studies Program
VU Station B #351806
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1806

Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/east_asia/
Closing Date 09/30/2010

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