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University of Nottingham - School of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Deadline: 15^th Feb 2012

Salary is internationally competitive and negotiable, starting from £55,758 per annum.
Excellent applications will be considered from any suitably qualified candidates for the above post based in the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham, but would be particularly welcomed from specialists in financial economics or a related subject area with a focus on Contemporary China.

Department of East Asian Studies, Cambridge University
Deadline: 1^st Feb 2012

"Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in Chinese Studies available from October 1^st 2012 or other date to be arranged thereafter. Successful applicants must have a strong publication record and experience in teaching classical and literary Chinese, sinological research methods,dynastic history, and/or

Deadline: 31st Dec 2011

Am Konfuzius-Institut an der Universität Heidelberg e.V. ist baldmöglichst die Stelle einer/ eines Geschäftsführerin/ Geschäftsführers zu besetzen. Die Vergütung erfolgt nach TV-L.
Die Aufgaben umfassen die Geschäftsführung im Konfuzius-Institut in Zusammenarbeit mit dem/der chinesischen Direktor/in des Instituts, die Organisation und Koordination von Veranstaltungen und Kursen auf allen Ebenen des Spracherwerbs

Humboldt-University, Berlin
26^th - 30^th Mar 2012
Deadline: 6^th Jan 2012

The Board of the European Association of Chinese Linguistics is pleased to
announce the 2012 edition of the EACL Spring School in Chinese Linguistics. The aim of the EACL Spring Schools in Chinese Linguistics is to provide a opportunity for MA and PhD-students affiliated to European universities to be exposed to areas in Chinese

Ghent University, Belgium
Deadline: Jan 31^st 2012

Funding for a 48 months doctoral scholarship to be undertaken at the Department of South and East Asian Languages and Cultures, Ghent University, Belgium (supervisor Prof. Dr. Angela Schottenhammer).

The scholarship will require a comparative-analytic

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures seeks to appoint a Reader in Chinese.

The appointee will make an outstanding contribution to both research and teaching in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, and to the School’s new undergraduate programme in Chinese Studies, which is being launched in October 2011 in close collaboration with the Department of History and School of Government and International Affairs.

The current post arises from the need for enhanced leadership of the School’s research in Chinese Studies and of the core linguistic and research-led cultural component of the Chinese Studies programme, which is to be managed by the School with significant input from colleagues in History.

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Deadline: May 13^th 2011

HANDA CHAIR of Japanese-Chinese Relations

The University wishes to appoint a scholar of the highest international distinction with a proven record in academic leadership, research and teaching and a research specialism in Japanese-Chinese relations in any area of modern society, politics, or culture.  Applicants should have an outstanding record of publication, experience of providing research leadership and a record of winning funding for research and/or knowledge exchange activities. This Chair position is funded by and named after Dr Haruhisa Handa, Chairman of Worldwide Support for Development. The appointment will be permanent and full-time at professorial level.

Deadline for application is May 13th 2011. For further information please refer to:

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3014245

 

Deadline: May 3^rd 2011

Lecturer in Modern Chinese Politics and Society

Applications are invited from scholars in the field of Modern Chinese Politics and Society. The successful candidate will be appointed to the research-active staff and contribute to the teaching of Chinese Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.… Read more ⤻

Deadline: 20^th May 2011

Ref nr 2011/214

Description of the position

Due to the increasing interest in Chinese language, culture and society among European students, the Chinese subject at Högskolan Dalarna is rapidly expanding. We are now seeking a Senior Lecturer in Chinese for a one-year full time post. The post is temporary, from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012, with the possibility of extension beyond that date. The post is based in Falun, Sweden.

Deadline: 21^st Apr 2011

The Institute for Chinese Studies at the University of Heidelberg (Germany) seeks to fill the position of a

Professor of Chinese Studies

with a pre-Song focus. Applicants should demonstrate a broad grasp of classical Chinese philology and culture as evidenced by an outstanding publication and teaching record. Additional interests in modern Chinese culture are desirable, especially in teaching. Only candidates with a completed Habilitation or comparable qualifications (as a rule, a second book/manuscript) (in accordance with Article 47, paragraph 2 of the Higher Education Law of the state of Baden-Württemberg) will be considered. Excellent skills in classical Chinese and fluency in modern spoken and written Chinese are essential, a reading capacity in modern Japanese would be appreciated.

Deadline: 21^st April 2011

The Institute for Chinese Studies at the University of Heidelberg (Germany) seeks to fill the position of a

Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) in Transcultural Studies – Economy and Society of China and East Asia (with tenure track option)

 

Requirements include an outstanding PhD thesis, publications in recognized scholarly journals, experience in acquiring external funding and an active interest in teaching. Fluency in modern spoken and written Chinese is expected. Classical Chinese and a reading capacity in modern Japanese are appreciated. Experience in developing digital resources and in E-learning is an asset.

Deadline: May 31st 2011

Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan, invites applications for 2 Positions available in the fields of Taiwanese languages, culture and literature.

The position requires a doctoral degree in hand. Applicants should have a publication record, ongoing research projects, or have published their dissertation in the past three years. Please consult the regulations of the College of Liberal Arts at National Taiwan Normal University on the webpage:

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Deadline: 10^th June 2011

The Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna announces the position of a

Full Professor of Chinese Social Studies (full time, permanent position under private law).

The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.

As specified in the University’s Development Plan, the position is to be linked to the research areas “Cultures and Identities outside Europe (Cultural and socio-economic development in East Asia), Aesthetic Communication.

Das Institut für Orient- und Asienwissenschaft sucht für seine Abteilung für Orientalische und Asiatische Sprachen eine/n Wissenschaftler/in mit einem breiten und fundierten Fachwissen sowie mehrjähriger Erfahrung in den Fachgebieten Chinesische Sprachwissenschaft und Sprachdidaktik, möglichst auch Übersetzungswissenschaft. Das Lehrdeputat der Ratsstelle umfasst 13 Semesterwochenstunden. Die Akademische Ratsstelle ist unbefristet.

Deadline: December 1^st 2011

The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Cambridge offers funding for one PhD fellowship in classical Chinese studies to start in October 2012. The value of the scholarship will be £15,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.

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