Job Description

The Department of Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow in late imperial/early modern Chinese literature. This will be a two year contract position and the selected candidate will be expected to spend 50% of their time teaching, and the other 50% on research.The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong commitment to a) teaching their subfield or related subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; b) providing supervision to undergraduate and graduate students and c) undertaking research in their subfield or related areas; as well as d) playing an active role in the Department\'s curriculum and development. Applicants should possess professional proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese and English as they need to conduct research and teach courses in Mandarin.Applicants should send, by email attachment, to the Selection Committee at fasbox64@nus.edu.sg, a dossier comprising:
1. Covering letter and CV
2. Statements of research accomplishments and teaching philosophy/methodology
3. Complete list of publications (including theses and dissertations) and at least two representative publications;
4. Course outlines and copies of student evaluations of courses taught;
5. Names and contact details of three additional referees (not including PhD supervisor)We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.QualificationsApplicants for this position should have a PhD in East Asian Studies or any other relevant discipline. They should specialize in late imperial/early modern Chinese literature, particularly Ming-Qing Literature and Drama, and have experience with academic translation in this subfield. Scholars who can contribute to interdisciplinarity in research or teaching are particularly encouraged to apply.More InformationLocation: Kent Ridge CampusOrganization: Arts & Social SciencesDepartment : Chinese StudiesEmployee Referral Eligible: NoJob requisition ID : 25841

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