[KS] Job search, Boston U.

[Sarah Frederick]

I wanted to let list members know of our upcoming search in Korean  
literature.  We are considering any historical period, with some  
preference for candidates with comparative approaches, broadly  
conceived.  For more information about Asia related programs and  
resources at BU see http://www.bu.edu/asian   or feel free to write  
to me directly.

Boston University's Department of Modern Languages and Comparative  
Literature (MLCL) seeks a Comparative Literature scholar with  
expertise in Korean literature to begin September 1, 2011 (pending  
final budgetary approval). Specialization within Korean literature  
open. Required: Ph.D. at time of appointment and native or near- 
native proficiency in both Korean and English, ability to teach a  
broad array of undergraduate courses in Korean, East Asian and  
Comparative Literature, and demonstration of continuing commitment to  
literary research. Additional expertise in Korean cinema and/or  
visual culture is also welcomed.  Please submit letter of application  
and CV electronically to Ms. Rebecca Jackson, jacksonr at bu.edu . Three  
recommendation letters should also be sent electronically or, if that  
is not possible, mailed to Korean Lit. Search Committee, BU  
Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, 718  
Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215. Additional materials will be  
requested subsequently from some candidates. Boston University is an  
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference given to  
applications received by November 1, 2010.  www.bu.edu/mlcl


Sarah Frederick
Associate Professor of Japanese
Acting Chair
Dept. Modern Languages
    and Comparative Literature
Boston University
718 Commonwealth Avenue, Rm. 101
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-6214
sfred at bu.edu