[KS] We are hiring! T.T Global Asias position in Comparative Literature and Asian Studies, Penn State University

[Jooyeon Rhee]

Dear editor,

I would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate the following job ad.

*The Department of Comparative Literature* (https://complit.la.psu.edu),
with the *Department of Asian Studies* (https://asian.la.psu.edu/), at *The
Pennsylvania State University* (https://psu.edu), in University Park, PA,
USA, invites applications for an *Assistant Professor position* (tenure-track)
with a specialization in comparative approaches to the literatures and
cultures of Global Asias, broadly understood. The start date for this
position is Fall 2024.

We are interested in applicants whose work contributes to approaches that
may include, but are not limited to: gender, sexuality, and queer studies;
race and ethnicity studies; migration and diaspora studies; Indigenous
studies; colonization and decolonization studies; religious studies;
environmental humanities; oceanic and archipelagic studies; and non-aligned
relations between and/or among area studies.

As a Comparative Literature department, we are interested in applicants
whose teaching and research interests reach across historical periods as
well as mediums of literary and cultural studies. In this role, the
Assistant Professor’s work may contribute to areas including but not
limited to: poetry and poetics, drama and/or performance, film and/or new
media, sound studies, and/or prose and narrative. Candidates must be
engaged in research that makes use of at least one Asian language. We
welcome a range of regional and trans-regional specializations in any
historical period, including but not limited to: inter-Asian, Transpacific,
Afro-Asian, and/or Indian Ocean studies; and comparative approaches to East
Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Eurasia, and/or global Asian diasporas.

The Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Global Asias will
have a majority appointment in Comparative Literature and a joint
appointment in Asian Studies and will teach regularly in both departments
at all levels of the curriculum.

Teaching responsibilities of the Assistant Professor will include
contributing to the graduate and undergraduate programs in Comparative
Literature (which offers the BA, MA, and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature
and the Dual Title Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Asian Studies) and
Asian Studies (which offers the BA in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese,
Korean and the Dual Title Ph.D.). For more information, visit our
department websites at https://complit.la.psu.edu and
https://asian.la.psu.edu/.

The Assistant Professor will also have an opportunity to work closely with
the Global Asias Initiative (https://sites.psu.edu/vergeglobalasias/)*, *a
multi-disciplinary research center that sponsors a range of projects.


*Requirements*: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or a related field at time
of appointment; native or near-native ability in English and at least one
Asian language; relevant research achievements or evidence of relevant
research promise; and demonstrated ability as a teacher.

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.


*To apply*, upload a letter of application, CV, and the names and contact
information of three references at Penn State’s Job Posting Board
<https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Professor-of-Comparative-Literature-and-Global-Asias_REQ_0000049502-2>.
Any questions or concerns with the online application can be directed to
Danielle Austin at dna5019 at psu.edu.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023, and continue until the
search is concluded.

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.

*Further details available here:*
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Professor-of-Comparative-Literature-and-Global-Asias_REQ_0000049502-2
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