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Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures

Assistant Professor of Arabic and Francophone Studies

The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Arabic and Francophone Studies, tenure-track, beginning August 2009. Applicants should have a specialization in Arabic Language and Culture, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, or related comparative studies. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and French, demonstrated excellence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic, and the capacity to offer courses in Francophone studies. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills in English, a commitment to curricular development in an undergraduate Middle Eastern and North African Studies program that emphasizes the interrelation of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the region, and Ph.D. in hand by August 2009.

To be considered for interviews, applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and separate statements of (1) teaching philosophy and experience; and (2) research interests and plans to: Dr. Kasongo M. Kapanga, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent directly to the same address. The review of applications begins October 15, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, please visit the department's Web site.

The University of Richmond values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For more information, see Common Ground. The University of Richmond offers employment benefits to domestic partners and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Assistant Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies

The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies, tenure-track, beginning August 2009. Applicants should have a specialization in some area of modern Chinese literature or culture with demonstrated excellence in teaching Chinese language. We are particularly interested in candidates with a secondary focus on the cultures of other Asian countries and/or who have a background in film studies, gender studies or other interdisciplinary fields. Experience with instructional technologies is also desirable. The successful candidate must have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, a strong commitment to teaching at all levels of the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, outstanding scholarly promise, and Ph.D. in hand by August 2009.

To be considered for interviews, applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and separate statements of (1) teaching philosophy; and (2) research interests and plans to: Dr. Kathrin Bower, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent directly to the same address. The review of applications begins October 15, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, visit the department's Web site.

The University of Richmond values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For more information, see Common Ground. The University of Richmond offers employment benefits to domestic partners and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Chinese Language Program Director

The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for a continuing, annually renewable directorship in Chinese language. Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Mandarin Chinese using both simplified and traditional characters, and an M.A. or Ph.D. in Chinese or in foreign language pedagogy/second language acquisition. The successful candidate will have strong administrative and organizational skills and a commitment to curricular development in an expanding undergraduate program. Familiarity with instructional technologies is desirable. In addition to teaching Chinese language and culture courses at all levels, other responsibilities include department and university service, advising, support for study abroad in China and Taiwan, and directing the Chinese summer study abroad program.

To be considered for interviews, applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement to: Dr. Kathrin Bower, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness, to be sent directly to the same address. The review of applications begins October 15, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, please visit the department's Web site.

The University of Richmond values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For more information, see Common Ground. The University of Richmond offers employment benefits to domestic partners and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation or gender identity.