Assistant Teaching Professor of Asian Studies

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Asian Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Asian Studies, starting in Fall 2025 (August).

We are seeking applicants with an interest in teaching courses on the history and cultures of Asia, broadly defined. The courses taught by this faculty member will also attract students from various disciplines such as art history; history; comparative literature; women's, gender, and sexuality studies; and global and international studies.

Responsibilities include teaching online World Campus "Asia 100" courses, as well as resident introductory to advanced-level courses related to the Assistant Teaching Professor's area of expertise. Teaching load is three courses per semester.

This is a non-tenure-line, term appointment for one year.

A Ph.D. in Asian Studies, history, art history, or a related field is required by the date of the appointment. Fluency in an Asian language or near-native proficiency in using Asian-language materials is also required.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so given the opportunity.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Interested individuals must submit the following electronically:

• a cover letter detailing relevant qualifications for this position,

• a current curriculum vitae,

• the names/contact information of three references, and

• a teaching statement outlining your pedagogy and teaching philosophy.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials if needed to meet the 5-document limit.

Any questions or concerns with the online application can be directed to Danielle Austin, dna5019@psu.edu.

For more information on our program, please consult https://asian.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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