CfA: Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese History, Literature, and Film
The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History and the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at the College of William & Mary invite applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track position in modern Chinese history, literature, and film (field open) to begin August 10, 2024. The successful applicant is expected to be an effective teacher and will have a 3-3 teaching load. Each semester two courses will be in History and one course will be in Chinese Studies for Modern Languages & Literatures. They include: for fall 2024, ‘East Asian Civilization since 1600’ a freshman writing seminar in History, and ‘Introduction to Chinese Cinema’ in Chinese Studies; and for spring 2025, ’Modern Chinese History’ a freshman writing seminar in History, and ‘Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature in English’ in Chinese Studies.
Required Qualifications: Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in History, East Asian Studies or related field by time of appointment. An ability to teach compelling courses and a demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching of courses on Chinese history, literature, and film are also required.
Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or ABD is preferred by the time of appointment. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/58730. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes how your scholarly work informs your approach to teaching and mentoring. A diversity statement is not required. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in [enter discipline] in any of the aforementioned required documents. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, April 12, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
Information on the degree programs in the Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/history. Information on the degree programs in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures can be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages.