The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin announces a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Taiwan Culture and Society, preferably with a special focus on literature, film, and popular culture, beginning in August 2009. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to pursue a research that will make a significantcontribution to the field of Taiwan Studies. Additionally, the fellow will assist in the administrative duties of the Taiwan Studies Program (including organizing lectures, workshops, and symposia) and will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of a website and/or listserv devoted to scholarly exchange on Taiwan-related topics.
Eligibility:
Junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. degrees in a humanities discipline with a research focusing on subjects related to Taiwan are welcome to apply. Applicants who will complete their Ph.D. by August 2009 will also be considered. The position is renewable for a second year. Annual stipend is approximately $40,000, with health benefits.
Applicant Requirements:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a description of their research program (no more than three single-spaced pages), curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Taiwan Studies Program Committee,
Department of Asian Studies, College of Liberal Arts, 1 University Station G9300, Austin, TX 78712.
Deadline:
May 10, 2009.
Review of applications will start immediately after the deadline and
will continue until the position is filled.
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The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disability to apply. Employment eligibility is required upon appointment.