Assistant Professor of Classical Chinese Literature and Culture

Job Summary: The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Classical Chinese Literature and Culture who have a dedicated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional and university service.
Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level along with expertise in the study of pre-1400 Chinese literature and culture or related fields.
The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students, and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities: Candidates will be expected to conduct significant scholarly research leading to publication at the national and international levels.
The successful candidate will engage in the intellectual life of the department through the teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses, with a general teaching load of 2/2.
Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected.
Professional and university service is required as appropriate for the career stage.
The successful candidate, as a member of the College of Letters & Science, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of teaching, research, and service.
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We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Education: Required PhD in East Asian Studies or related field with a specialization in Classical Chinese literature and culture.
Degree should be in hand by the start of the appointment.
Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
The successful candidate will have expertise in pre-1400 Chinese literature and culture or related fields.
Ability to teach large-enrollment, thematically broad undergraduate classes connecting past and present is desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 19, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and those from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive.
Ours is a community in which we all are welcome.
Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging.
There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.
We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity.
In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding finalists must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online at jobs.
wisc.
edu using the position number 288152.
Candidates will be requested to submit a single PDF document consisting of letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and writing sample (dissertation chapter, journal article, or book chapter).
Candidates will also be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references.
References will be contacted upon application submission and asked to provide a letter of recommendation.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:55 PM, November 17, 2023.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct.
To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application.
Contact: Rania Huntington huntington@wisc.
edu 608-262-9216 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 288152-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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