Assistant Professor of Japanese Literature Before the Modern Period

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures in Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor in Japanese literature before the modern period. The position is to begin August 1, 2025. Any scholar working in Japanese materials from earliest literary history to the end of the Edo period is welcome to apply. Expectations include the ability to teach broadly across the whole range of Japanese literature before the Meiji period. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to teach classical Japanese. We have particular interest in those able to teach in translation studies. The scholar in this position will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs of the department. The teaching load is two courses per semester.

To ensure full consideration, please submit: a cover letter including a description of training, current and future research plans, and teaching capabilities; Curriculum Vitae; a 25-30 page writing sample (published article or work-in-progress); and two (2) sample syllabi, one in the area of specialization and one in a survey literature course for undergraduate students; official transcripts of graduate studies; and contact information for three (3) references who will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation. Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by October 28, 2024 will be guaranteed full consideration. For questions regarding the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures or the nature of the position, please contact Professor Scott O’Bryan, Search Committee Chair – Japanese Literatures Before the Modern Period, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies via email at: spobryan@indiana.edu. For questions regarding the application submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, at zmuller@iu.edu. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.