The Asian Studies Program of Bates College, a highly selective private liberal arts college located in south-central Maine, invites applications and nominations for a tenure–track position in Japanese and East Asian Studies to begin in Fall 2010. Ph.D. is preferred but ABD candidates will be considered. A native/near native proficiency in Japanese and English is required. A commitment to teaching language courses, as well as training and experience in Japanese language pedagogy are expected. The Program hopes to appoint a candidate with interests in both contemporary Japan and East Asia. Applicants with expertise in East Asian media, cultural studies, popular culture and/or social issues and Korean studies are invited to apply. Duties include courses in Japanese language and culture and topics that span contemporary East Asia. Review of applications will begin December 14, 2009 and remain open until the position is filled. For more information about Asian Studies at Bates, see our webpage (www.bates.edu/asia.xml). To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Candidates are also invited to submit scholarly manuscripts, course syllabi, teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy. Send materials to:

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