Assistant Professor in Japanese Studies

The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Japanese studies to begin July 1, 2024. We are seeking candidates specialized in Japanese cultural studies with emphases on, but not limited to, new media and technology, gender and sexuality, the environment, and race, migration and diaspora. As part of the Department’s multi-search initiative in Japanese, Korean, and South Asian studies, the Department welcomes candidates who will engage with colleagues across languages and cultures covered by the department and the larger Duke community. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English is required.

Interested candidates should submit the following: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a three-page research statement that includes a description of research accomplishments, plans for future research, experience and approach to mentoring, and the candidate’s approach to supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment; a one-page statement describing teaching philosophy, previous experiences and future plans for teaching, and the candidate’s experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for their students; and 3 reference letters. Please submit materials to AcademicJobsOnline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25879). Applications received by November 15, 2023, will be guaranteed full consideration.

Duke University and The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies are strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teachings, and service activities. We seek to hire faculty who are passionate about working to increase the participation and success of individuals from different backgrounds and communities.

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