Explorations in Taiwan Studies: Visiting Assistant Professor

H Net; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University seeks a three-year visiting assistant professor in contemporary Taiwanese humanities within the Department of Asian Studies. The appointee will teach two courses per semester, with multiple Taiwan Studies offerings each term, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a humanities field by June 2027 and proficiency in Taiwanese languages, able to engage broad audiences across disciplinary boundaries.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in humanities or related field by June 2027.
• Proficiency in one or more Taiwanese languages.
• Ability to speak to broad audiences across disciplinary and area studies boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester.
• Offer multiple Taiwan Studies courses (at least one each semester).
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate offerings in Asian Studies.

Skills

Taiwanese language proficiency

Public speaking

Course teaching

Education

Ph.D. in humanities or related field

Job description

Cornell University seeks a three-year visiting assistant professor in contemporary Taiwanese humanities within the Department of Asian Studies. The appointee will teach two courses per semester, with multiple Taiwan Studies offerings each term, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a humanities field by June 2027 and proficiency in Taiwanese languages, able to engage broad audiences across disciplinary boundaries.