Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Asian Studies
Posting Number
F00068JP
Department
Asian Studies
Position Summary

The Asian Studies Program at Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year leave replacement position in Japanese Language and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor beginning July 1, 2017. The successful candidate will teach one Japanese language class, and another class in English in their area of specialization each semester. Areas of teaching may include Japanese literature, culture, or film. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., but ABDs are also encouraged to apply. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, and experience teaching Japanese to English-speaking students at the college level are required.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit a cover letter, CV, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, samples of language and non-language course syllabi, and the names and contact information for three people who have agreed to provide letters of reference. A language-teaching demonstration video/ DVD may be requested after initial review of application materials. Review of applications will begin on February 15th, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first-generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, religion, creed, ancestry, national and ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the College please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.

Posting Date
01/03/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Once you have provided the required reference information and submitted your application, the reference providers will receive an email which is generated automatically from the application system. The email will provide them a link within which to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.
You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date
07/01/2017
Job End Date
06/30/2018
Job Type
Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.