Columbia University, NY, USA

Review begins: 1st Oct 2013

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Film and Visual Culture

Columbia University, New York, USA

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in modern/contemporary Chinese humanities specializing in film, visual arts, and/or media. Demonstrated interest in comparative research and a deep knowledge of modern Chinese literature and culture are necessary. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and be prepared to lead graduate seminars as well as direct thesis projects. Responsibilities for this position include teaching and developing new courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and integrating modern Chinese humanities into East Asian area studies. The department specifically seeks a creative scholar with the potential for developing new directions in humanistic studies.  To apply, candidates should visit:  academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58137. … Read more ⤻

St. Gallen, Switzerland

The University of St Gallen seeks to appoint, in the context of a SNF-financed Research Grant, a

Research Assistant in Chinese Media, Literature & Culture (75%)

(Two-year position, starting immediately)

This position is designed for work on a research project on contemporary Chinese literature, media and culture (English medium). The project examines Chinese literary writings, Internet writings, blogs, and works of art (1997-2013) to investigate issues including urban culture, globalization, gender, and the culture of consumption.
Desired qualifications include:

• PhD (or near completion) in Chinese Studies, Literary/Cultural Studies or Media Studies with a focus on China
• Excellent (native or near native) Chinese reading skills
• Excellent English writing skills
• Research experience

Salary according to SNF / University of St Gallen guidelines. For inquiries please contact Professor Daria Berg, email: daria.berg@unisg.ch, Chair of Chinese Culture and Society, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of St. Gallen, Girtannerstrasse 6, CH-9010 St Gallen, Switzerland.

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Leiden, Netherlands
Deadline: 23rd Sep 2013

Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime University Lectureship in the study of premodern China. Research specialization is open, but we are especially interested in scholars of literature. Teaching will include Classical Chinese, history, and topics of choice depending on specialization, in Chinese Studies and (East) Asian Studies. This is a replacement position, and appointment will be fixed-term from January 2014 through June 2017. Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. Review of applications from 23 September 2013.

More details at: External Link

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Munich, Germany
Deadline: 23rd Sep 2013

In the Graduate School “Distant Worlds” important areas in the field of Ancient Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich join together with the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften along with five Munich museums and collections to promote junior research in Ancient Studies. The central aim of this institute is to promote innovative research and early scholarly independence.

The unique feature of the School is the two-fold structure, which links the taught programme of Research Training Groups to organised research groups.

The taught programme will unite University and non-University teaching capacities. Accordingly, these workshops, which will deal with the specific research topics of the various museums and the Academy, are a significant supplement to the course offering. The taught programme is consciously developed to increase the competence of the doctoral students in Ancient Studies and, at the same time, to strengthen their ability to reflect upon the relevant theories in Cultural and Literary Historical Studies.… Read more ⤻

Princeton University, USA

Preliminary Deadline: 1st Oct 2013
Anticipated start date September 1, 2014.  The Departments of History and East Asian Studies at Princeton University invite applications from scholars who specialize in the history of late imperial/early modern China.  Teaching responsibilities include: undergraduate lecture courses on late imperial/early modern China and East Asia, upper level undergraduate seminars, and graduate seminars on specialized topics.  Review of files will begin on October 1, 2013, but applications will be considered until the departments choose to close the search. Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, and dissertation chapter outline.  Applicants should also provide contact information for at least three recommenders as part of the online application process. AA/EOE.  
 
Please apply online at: https://jobs.princeton.edu – Requisition #1300497.

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Cork, Ireland
Deadline: 5pm, 30th Jul 2013

We are seeking two lecturers with expertise in contemporary Chinese/East Asian studies to join the successful and developing School of Asian Studies at UCC.
Successful applicants should be able to commence employment on 1 September 2013, or earlier by agreement.
Appointees will teach, or contribute to the teaching of, modules in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. An indicative list of areas due to be taught from September 2013 is given at the end of this circular and applicants should indicate in their letter of application which of these areas they can teach.
One post is full-time (1.0fte), the other part-time (0.5fte); both are tenable for 12 months.
Salary will be determined in accordance with the normal UCC lecturer pay scales available at http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/hr/paysbenefits/SalaryScales2013.pdf .
For both these fixed-term posts, application is by (a) a letter of application and (b) full curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of two academic referees.… Read more ⤻

Leipzig, Germany
Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013

The Chinese Studies section of the University of Leipzig’s Faculty of History, Arts and Oriental Studies/ East Asian Institute seeks to fill the following position by October 1, 2013:
Research and Teaching Assistant (initially limited to 3 years, full-time employment )
Salary: Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L
The position is linked to the chair of Chinese Culture and History (Prof. Philip Clart, Ph.D.) and is intended to complement and expand the current focus areas of research and teaching in Chinese Studies at Leipzig. In the interest of sharpening the research profile of the Chinese Studies section, candidates with a research focus on Late Imperial China (Song-Qing) will be given priority. However, scholars working on other periods of Chinese history are also encouraged to apply.

Tasks

– Teaching in the Chinese Studies programmes (BA & MA, 4 hours per week)
– Pursuit of an independent research agenda
– Administration

Requirements

– Doctorate in Sinology/Chinese Studies or related field
– Independent research project (to be described in a detailed proposal)

Applications citing the reference number 162/2013 and including the usual supporting materials (degree certificates, application letter, CV, 1-2 selected article publications, research proposal) must be submitted to the following address by August 23, 2013, either by regular mail or electronically (pdf):

Universität Leipzig
Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Orientwissenschaften
Herrn Dekan Prof.… Read more ⤻

Aarhus University, Denmark
Deadline: 16th Sep 2013

The Department of Culture and Society at Aarhus University invites applications for a permanent position as Professor of China Studies with a focus on contemporary Chinese society.  The position is available from 1st March 2014.
 

Position

The department is especially interested in applicants with documented research on the effects of globalisation on Chinese society. The successful applicant will be expected to strengthen the department’s research activities and output as well as helping to raise the profile of research in modern and contemporary China Studies at Aarhus University.
The successful applicant will be required to teach and supervise Chinese language and society at all levels. He or she is furthermore expected to take a leading role in developing new multidisciplinary study programmes in Area Studies, in collaboration with representatives of other existing Area Study programmes.

The successful applicant is expected to take an interest in interdisciplinary research cooperation, especially with relevant areas at the School of Business and Social Sciences.… Read more ⤻

Oslo, Norway
Deadline: 1^st Sep 2013

One PhD position are available within East Asian or South Asian language based area studies at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS). The topic of the applicant’s PhD project should be related to geographical areas in Asia relevant for research at the Department (China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Nepal, India, Bangladesh). It is also required that the project is thematically relevant to current research at the Department. The applicant must document relevant language competence and the project should be based on sources in Asian language(s).

The appointment is for a period of 3 years and the doctoral thesis is expected to be completed within the given time frame.

The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty’s organized research training. The academic work must result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD.… Read more ⤻

Munich and Regensburg, Germany
Deadline: 1st Sept 2013

The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies invites applications for 5 Doctoral Positions (according to the German TV-L) and 5 PhD Scholarships.

These positions and scholarships are available from November 15, 2013 for two years initially. Subject to evidence of satisfactory progress at the end of this period, they will be extended for a maximum of eighteen months.
The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies is a cooperative venture organized by the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich and the University of Regensburg. The School is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) as part of the German Excellence Initiative from November 2012 until October 2017. Research at the Graduate School will be conducted in three broad, interdisciplinary fields:
 

• Origins and Forms of Social and Political Change
• Cultural Systems
• Infrastructure, Migration and Transfer of Knowledge

Research at the Graduate School especially focuses on interrelations and interdependencies between East and Southeast Europe and other regions of the World.… Read more ⤻

Erlangen, Germany
Deadlines: 15th Jan, 15th Apr and 15th Sep

Postdoctoral and Senior Fellowships at IKGF "Fate, Freedom and Prognostication" (University Erlangen-Nuremberg)

The International Consortium for Research in the Humanities "Fate, Freedom, and Prognostication. Strategies of Coping with the Future in East Asia and Europe" at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg invites applications for fellowships. We primarily invite scholars from the broader field of Sinology who are working on issues related to our research focus "Fate, Freedom and Prognostication" and preferably those who are open to a comparative approach in an Asian-European perspective. A project description may be downloaded at Research > General Outline.
The project will run until 2015 and will cover the following research phases:
Phase 1: Philosophy and Intellectual History, Sacrality, Authorities, Places
Phase 2: Divination and Rationality, Elites and Counsel to Rulers
Phase 3: Modernity, Historical Thought.

We offer an inspiring research atmosphere in an interdisciplinary and international environment. Salary is competitive and offers the possibility to substitute the fellow at his or her home institution.… Read more ⤻

Universität Mainz
Deadline: 1^st Aug 2013

Im Fachbereich 06 - Translations-, Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaft , Arbeitsbereich Chinesische Sprache ist zum 01.04.2014 die Stelle einer Universitätsprofessorin oder eines Universitätsprofessors für Chinesisch: Sprache, Kultur, Translation (Bes.Gr. W 2 BBesG) zu besetzen.
Die Stelleninhaberin oder der Stelleninhaber vertritt das Fach in Forschung und Lehre im M.A.

CEFC, Hong Kong
Start date: 22th July 2013
The French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC), based in Hong Kong, seeks a well-organized, energetic research assistant (P/T) to coordinate its monitoring and analysis of the Chinese-language press.
Candidates should be interested in working in a friendly, high-paced, collaborative trilingual (English, Chinese, French), academic environment, and have a strong academic interest in contemporary China (e.g. politics, economics, international relations, etc.) and/or PRC and Hong Kong press.

Job Description. The Research Assistant will work closely with the CEFC researchers and associate researchers to contribute to the CEFC’s research and publication activities, including:

    Supporting research work on a wide range of thematic issues covered by the Centre (politics, economics, society, culture) through monitoring mainland and Hong Kong newspapers, Websites, journals, and other sources;
    Maintaining and developing the Centre’s thematically-organized digital press archive, and small library (this includes some administrative tasks such as keeping track of subscriptions, book orders, etc.);… Read more ⤻

European Union Academic Programme Hong Kong (EUAP)
Deadline: 15th Jun 2013
The EUAP now seeks outstanding applicants for a Research Assistant Professorship, which is created and funded as part of an overall strategy to strengthen research and teaching in current European Union affairs. The position is suitable in particular for younger researchers who would like to gain more experience in the public and academic discourse between the EU and the greater China region. Applicants should hold a PhD in political science, economics or another social science-related discipline and currently work on topics of European Union developments, preferably with an emphasis on ‘Europe 2020’ strategies.

The position will be available 1 September 2013 for one year. Salary will be in line with the University’s common rates for Research Assistant Professorships.

Interested candidates may make informal confidential enquiries via the EUAP office (euaphk@hkbu.edu,hk), Mr. Martin Ho. Further information can also be obtained through the EUAP website (http://europe.hkbu.edu.hk/euap/) or via Facebook ‘HKEUAP’.… Read more ⤻

European Union Academic Programme Hong Kong (EUAP)

The European Union Academic Programme Hong Kong (EUAP) is inviting applications for Visiting Scholarships at the postdoc level for research/teaching sojourns of four months duration (one semester) at EUAP institutions in Hong Kong (fall/winter term 2013, 2014, 2015).

Review of applications will begin by late March 2013 and will continue until the positions are filled. The envisaged starting date for the first Visiting Scholar is 1 September 2013.

Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend plus accommodation allowance of max. 53,000 HK$ to cover living expenses and an additional travel allowance to/from Hong Kong up to 12,000 GK$.

Interested candidates may make informal confidential enquiries via the EUAP office (euaphk@hkbu.edu.hk), Mr. Martin Ho.
 

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write a detailed letter of motivation in response to the requirements and provide a portfolio documenting previous relevant experience. They should also fill in an application form, which is obtainable by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms… Read more ⤻

Heidelberg University
Deadline: 7th Jun 2013

The Center for East Asian Studies at Heidelberg University invites applications for the position of Full Professor (W3) in Transcultural Studies (Chinese Studies): Economy and Society of China and East Asia The position is part of the university program 2012 (to accommodate for growing numbers of students) initiated by the state of Baden-Württemberg and shall be filled as soon as possible. Depending on the field of applicants the position may be redesignated as an assistant professorship (W1) with a tenure track option and filled accordingly. Scholars at both levels of qualification are encouraged to apply.

The position is located at the Institute of Chinese Studies but designed to cooperate closely with colleagues in other institutes within the Center for East Asian Studies and at the Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context.” The successful candidate is expected to contribute to research and teaching challenging the limitations of conventional area studies and social sciences.… Read more ⤻

Erlangen, Germany
Deadline: 31^st Jul 2013

Am Lehrstuhl für Sinologie der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg ist zum 15. November 2013 die Stelle eines/einer akademischen Rates/Rätin A 13 (TV-L E13) im befristeten Beamtenverhältnis (zunächst für drei Jahre) zu besetzen. Voraussetzungen sind ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium im Fach Sinologie, sichere Sprachkenntnisse im vor-modernen und modernen Chinesisch sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.

Aufgaben

Der/die Stelleninhaber/-in soll wissenschaftliche und administrative Aufgaben in Lehre
und Forschung übernehmen.

Aufgabengebiete

• Lehrtätigkeiten im Bachelor- und Master Studiengang im Umfang von 5 Semesterwochenstunden pro Semester mit den Schwerpunkten klassisches Chinesisch, traditionelle chinesische Literatur und Hilfsmittel der Sinologie.

• Beratung und Betreuung von Studierenden und Studieninteressierten.

• Administrative Tätigkeiten wie die Gestaltung von Lehrveranstaltungsplänen, die Führung von Prüfungsterminlisten, die Auswahl und Führung wissenschaftlicher Hilfskräfte, Werbung für das Studienfach, Behandlung von Fragen hinsichtlich der Prüfungsordnungen, allgemeine Verwaltungstätigkeiten, Mitwirkung in der Selbstverwaltung der Hochschule und bei der Evaluierung der Studiengänge.

• Mitwirkungen bei Prüfungen oder der Bewertung von Abschlussarbeiten.

• Bereitschaft zur Beteiligung an Lehr- und Forschungsprojekten des Lehrstuhls.

Hankuk Univ., Korea
Deadline: 25th May 2013

Specialization Areas: Classical Chinese Literature or Comparative Literature (Chinese-America/English Literature). Language Proficiency: Bilingual in Chinese and English. Duration: 2013.9-2014.8 (one year extension will be arranged, if necessary). Preferences: scholars with a long track record of publishing in A&HCI journals.

Materials to be submitted (in a form of electronic file)

1. Curriculum Vitae (with a photo)
2. Academic Certificates (original & copy)
3. Certificate for current employment (original & copy)
4. Certificates for previous employment (original & copy)
5. List of publications, and works
6. Digital Photo
7. Video clips, speaking in Chinese for 5 to 10 minutes & in English for 5 to 10 minutes

Contacts & Inquires: wenxuezhongguo@hanmail.net  
                    

Dead Line: 2013.5.25 (By 2013.5.26 for the video clips)

Download the full vacancy ad with application form as DOC or PDF

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Manchester, UK
Deadline: 5^th Jun 2013

We welcome applications from candidates working on any aspect of Chinese culture, but preference will be given to candidates working on literature and/or the arts, ideally post-1500.  Candidates MUST be fluent in English and Chinese. You will join Manchester’s Centre for Chinese Studies, a leading interdisciplinary teaching and research unit which brings together research into diverse aspects of China and Asia.
The post is available from 1 September 2013.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for mid-June 2013.

Position Manchester Chinese Studies -post 1500 literature and arts
Closing date :05/06/2013
Reference :HUM-02717
Faculty / Organisational unit :Humanities
School / Directorate :School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Division :Language Based Area Studies
Salary : £33,230 to £45,941
Employment type :Permanent
Hours per week :Full-time
Location :Oxford Road

For more info please see

External Link…

Dagmar Schäfer , Chair,  Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS), History of Technology | School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures (SALC) |
The University of Manchester | Manchester M 13 9PL, UK |Oxford Road, Samuel Alexander Building | Tel: +44 (0)161 2757052 | Fax: +44 (0)161 2753031|

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Bremen, Germany
Deadline: 20th May 2013

Das neu gegründete Konfuzius-Institut Bremen e.V. (KIB) sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine/n Geschäftsführer/in mit einer wöchentlichen Arbeitszeit von 29,5 h. Die Vergütung erfolgt in Anlehnung an die Ent-geltgruppe 10 oder 11 des TV-L. Neben der allgemeinen Aufgabe eines Konfuzius-Instituts – der Vermittlung von Sprache und Kultur Chinas – legt das Bremer Institut seinen inhaltlichen Schwerpunkt auf die Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Politik Chinas. Als Gemeinschaftsprojekt der Capital Normal University in Beijing mit Bremer Hochschulen, Verwaltungen und Unternehmen will es die Bremer China-Kompetenzen weiter stärken und zusätzlichen Raum für den Dialog mit China bieten.

Der Aufgabenbereich der zu besetzenden Stelle beinhaltet u.a.:

• Gründungsaktivitäten wie Büroeinrichtung, Büro- und Arbeitsorganisation und grundle-gende KIB-Planungen
• Kontaktaufnahme und Pflege der Beziehungen zu regionalen, nationalen und internatio-nalen Einrichtungen und Institutionen
• Ausarbeitung, Organisation und Umsetzung vielfältiger Projekte mit verschiedensten ge-sellschaftlichen Institutionen und Gruppen
• Betreuung des aus China entsandten Personals / Zusammenarbeit mit Personal und Insti-tutsvorstand
• Vorbereitung der Vereinssitzungen, Berichte für den Vorstand und Hanban
• PR-Arbeit
• Erstellen von Prospektmaterialien

Dafür suchen wir eine Person, die folgende Qualifikationen aufweist:

• Abgeschlossenes wirtschafts- oder sozialwissenschaftliches Studium mit Schwerpunkt China und Chinesisch oder abgeschlossenes sinologisches Studium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaft/ Gesellschaft
• Berufserfahrung, Projekterfahrung, Chinaerfahrung
• Planungs- und Organisationskompetenzen einschließlich Finanzplanung
• Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit, insbesondere auch der interkulturellen Kommunikation
• Marketing- und PR-Fähigkeiten
• Fremdsprachenkenntnisse: Englisch fließend in Wort und Schrift, Chinesisch sehr gut
• Computerkompetenzen einschließlich Content-Management der Homepage

Bewerbungen mit vollständigen und aussagefähigen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Kopien der Zeug-nisse) senden Sie bitte bis zum 20.… Read more ⤻

Salzburg, Austria
Deadline: 22nd May 2013

Am Fachbereich Geschichte der Universität Salzburg gelangt die Stelle eines/r wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters/in im Forschungs- und Lehrbetrieb gemäß UG und Angestelltengesetz mit einem/r Universitätsassistenten/in gem. § 26 Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten (Dissertant/in) zur Besetzung. (Verwendungsgruppe B1; das monatliche Mindestentgelt für diese Verwendung beträgt € 1.899,00 brutto (14 x jährlich) und kann sich eventuell auf Basis der kollektivvertraglichen Vorschriften durch die Anrechnung tätigkeitsspezifischer Vorerfahrungen erhöhen)

• Vorgesehener Dienstantritt: 1. Oktober 2013
• Beschäftigungsdauer: 4 Jahre
• Beschäftigungsausmaß in Wochenstunden: 30
• Arbeitszeit: nach Vereinbarung
• Aufgabenbereiche: wissenschaftliche Unterstützung im Forschungs- und Lehrbetrieb im Bereich Globalgeschichte sowie administrative Aufgaben, selbständige Forschungstätigkeiten einschließlich der Abfassung und Veröffentlichung einer Dissertation und grundsätzlich ab dem dritten Verwendungsjahr selbständige Lehre im Ausmaß von zwei Wochenstunden; Mitarbeit beim Forschungsprojekt "The East Asian Mediterranean – The Indian Ocean World: The Making of the First Global Economy in the Context of Human-Environment Interaction" ist Voraussetzung (cf.http://indianoceanworldcentre.com/Team_3); der/die erfolgreiche Kandidat/in sollte einen historischen Forschungsschwerpunkt besitzen in den Bereichen interkulturelle Beziehungen, Wissens- und Wissenschaftstransfer, Umweltgeschichte, oder Handelsbeziehungen besitzen.

SOAS China Institute, London, UK
Deadline: 7^th Jun 2013

SOAS, University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies) will launch the SOAS China Institute (SCI) in Autumn 2013. The SCI will be at the forefront of a major strategic initiative, designed to confirm and strengthen the position of SOAS as the UK's foremost centre of research, teaching, and outreach with reference to China. The Institute will be an interdisciplinary "knowledge hub" bringing together the expertise of the largest community of China scholars housed under one roof in the Western world. It will promote independent, critical analysis of China, provide new and exciting opportunities for postgraduate training and postdoctoral research, and produce scholarly work of the highest international quality.

To support this initiative, the School seeks to appoint to this newly created Senior Lecturer/Reader position a scholar who has an established international reputation for research, preferably in the social sciences, and can display extensive experience of collaborative work in an interdisciplinary context.… Read more ⤻

SOAS China Institute, London, UK
Deadline: 17^th May 2013

SOAS, University of London, (School of Oriental and African Studies) will launch the SOAS China Institute (SCI) in Autumn 2013. The SCI will be at the forefront of a major strategic initiative, designed to confirm and strengthen the position of SOAS as the UK's foremost centre of research, teaching, and outreach with reference to China. The Institute will be an interdisciplinary "knowledge hub" bringing together the expertise of the largest community of China scholars housed under one roof in the Western world. It will promote independent, critical analysis of China, provide new and exciting opportunities for postgraduate training and postdoctoral research, and produce scholarly work of the highest international quality.

To lead this initiative, the School seeks to appoint a senior scholar in the field of contemporary China studies, with particular reference to the social sciences, to assume the inaugural Directorship of the SCI, either immediately upon appointment or after an appropriate period of familiarization with the institution.… Read more ⤻

Tübingen, Germany
Deadline: 15th May 2013

In der Abteilung für Sinologie und Koreanistik des Asien-Orient-Instituts der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen ist zum 1. Oktober 2013 eine Juniorprofessur (W 1, Tenure Track) für Sinologie zu besetzen.

Die Besetzung erfolgt im Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit, zunächst für vier Jahre. Eine Verlängerung um weitere zwei Jahre ist nach positiver Evaluation vorgesehen. Die Besetzung der Juniorprofessur ist mit Tenure Track für die Berufung auf eine W 3-Professur verbunden. Das weitere Berufungsverfahren wird angemessen vereinfacht und ohne neuerliche Ausschreibung durchgeführt (§ 48 Abs. 2 LHG).
Die Professur soll sich in der Forschung mit der Rolle Chinas in der Geschichte der Globalisierung auseinandersetzen, mit einem Schwerpunkt im Zeitraum vom 16. Jh. bis in die Gegenwart. Für die Anschlussfähigkeit der Professur ist zudem eine profunde theoretische Orientierung gegenüber den entsprechenden historischen Fächern der Universität unerlässlich.
Vorausgesetzt wird eine umfassende Vertrautheit mit relevanten akademischen Diskursen in West und Ost sowie, je nach Schwerpunkt, die vollumfängliche Beherrschung moderner und vormoderner chinesischer Sprachformen.… Read more ⤻

Nottingham, Uk
Deadline 1^st May 2013

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based in the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Management, Human Resource Management, International Business and Marketing. The role will undertake original research of international excellence in relevant areas compatible with existing activity within the School, publish results of research in internationally-leading peer-reviewed journals and seek and secure external research funding as appropriate. The role holder will be expected to disseminate research findings through the media, as well as at conferences, workshops and meetings. Furthermore, they will also give instruction through high quality lectures, tutorials or demonstrations to classes of all grades of students and contribute to assessments for initial and higher degrees of the University. The role holder will undertake administrative and personal tutor duties and generally assist with the efficient and effective completion of the work of the School as required.… Read more ⤻

Leiden, Netherlands
Deadline: 22^nd Apr 2013

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime, fixed-term replacement lectureship in Modern China Studies. We seek a scholar with expertise in the politics of modern and contemporary China (including the political, administrative and legal system) in both domestic and international contexts, with special attention to East Asia. Teaching will include survey courses and seminars on topics of choice. The lecturer must have an excellent command of modern Chinese. Competence in other East Asian languages is an advantage. S/he must be open to interdisciplinary and inter-regional collaborative work. The appointment will be for the period from August 2013 through January 2016. Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.

Since its founding in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognized record of excellence in teaching and research.  Leiden University is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). … Read more ⤻

Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline: 31st May 2013

Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague is offering one-year fellowships to outstanding scholars (with a preference on non-Czech residents) of history and cultures of the countries of Asia (with a preference on Middle East and North Africa, South Asia, East Asia) for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility: This position is open to recent PhDs (as a post-doctoral position). PhD must be completed by September 1, 2013.
Terms: The position is open beginning by September 2013 (negotiable). The annual salary will be in the 12.000-14.500 EUR range. Researchers are expected to be in residence at the Oriental Institute in Prague. During their residence, researchers are required to produce academic publications (ideally turn their doctoral dissertations into monographs) and participate in all Oriental Institute seminars and other events. We reserve the right not to fill this position.
Deadline for applications: May 31, 2013.
Notification: June 30, 2013.… Read more ⤻

Cambridge, UK
Deadline: 27^th Mar 2013

Faculty of History (Grade 9, currently £37,382-£47,314) Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in East Asian History, since c.1500. The post is available from 1 October 2013. Preference is likely to be given to candidates working on Chinese or Japanese history. This is a new post, designed to expand the Faculty’s coverage of global history, and complement existing strengths in South Asian and African history. The appointment provides an opportunity for the postholder to build new intellectual and teaching areas in the Faculty.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar and teacher in their field. Research of international standing will be expected. The successful candidate must hold a PhD (or equivalent). The Faculty welcomes both early career scholars and those who already have established careers. The postholder will be encouraged to build collaborative research programmes as well as to conduct their individual research. The appointee will teach at all levels from undergraduate to PhD and will be expected to examine at all levels, and to take a fair share of administration.… Read more ⤻

London, UK

Deadline: March 2013

Devonshire Arts and Heritage is delighted to be recruiting for av for an internationally renowned library in London. The Library contains over 150 million items including manuscripts, printed books, newspapers, maps, photographs, stamps, sound recordings, prints, drawings and ephemera from all over the World.

The post holder has overall management responsibility for a total of 21 specialist curatorial staff; 6 of which will be direct reports.

The post is permanent and full time. First stage interviews will take place on the first week of March, so you must be fully available then, and if successful be available to start within a reasonable amount of time after that.

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Deadline: 1^st Mar 2013.

Post Specification: Head of Department of Chinese Culture (Ref. 13010901) The Department of Chinese Culture is a young academic department within the Faculty of Humanities.  Its mission is to offer high-quality teaching and research programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of History, Literature,

Philosophy, Arts, and Religion.  Currently, the Department offers general education courses as well as an undergraduate minor programme, taught master’s and MPhil/PhD programmes in Chinese Culture.  The Department aims to offer a major programme in the near future.  The media of instruction are Putonghua and English.  Please visit our website, http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cc, for more information.

The University is now inviting applications or nominations for the post of Head of Department of Chinese Culture. The successful candidate will be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and hold a concurrent headship appointment.  The headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office. … Read more ⤻

Deadline (extended): 15.2.2013
Hamburg University, Germany

Fakultät: für Geisteswissenschaften, Department: Asien-Afrika-Institut, Seminar/Institut: Abt. für Sprache und Kultur Chinas. Ab sofort ist vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung der Mittel im Sonderforschungsbereich 950 „Manuskriptkulturen in Asien, Afrika und Europa“ die Stelle einer wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin oder eines