PRODiG Plus Postdoctoral Fellow - Global Chinese Cultural Studies

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for the PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian and Asian American Studies. The fellow will be mentored, engage in research, and teach a light teaching load (2 courses per year) while developing a Center for China Studies.

The position targets scholars connecting transnational and Sinophone cultures, with courses on Chinese/Chinese American literature and diasporic language use. Eligible applicants hold a PhD and show commitment to DEI.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States for the full duration of the position without visa sponsorship.
• PhD or terminal degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, Asian American Studies, Comparative Literature, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution completed prior to start date;
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in campus community and scholarly work.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Competence in at least one Sinitic language is preferred.
• Preference will be given to current SUNY students, alumni, and Fellows.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to Chinese/Chinese American literature, languages, and diasporic culture.
• Support development of a Center for China Studies under the China Studies Program leadership.
• Engage in mentored research with funds provided; teach a modest load (2 courses per year).
• Participate in a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with potential transition to tenure-track.
• Contribute to program building, collaboration, and public engagement.

Skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures / Asian American Studies / Comparative Literature

Job description

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Asian and Asian -American Studies

Location

Open Date

Oct 26, 2026

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks to hire and mentor a new faculty member through the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. PRODiG Plus is designed with two primary goals:

increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion;

strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty.

The position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the lecturer level to commence in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years at an annual salary of $80,000 with comprehensive state benefits.

The PRODiG Plus fellow will be part of a mentored research environment, with funds to support research and a modest teaching load (2 courses per year). The position is intended to support a productive post-doctoral research period. At the completion of this two-year fellowship position, fellows with an upward trajectory of scholarly achievement and a demonstrated equitable and inclusive teaching strategies focused on student success will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University through an internal promotion process.

We seek a humanistic scholar whose work connects transnational and Sinophone cultural formations with the histories, literatures, and contemporary experiences of Chinese diasporic communities in the United States. We are especially interested in research that examines how transformations in contemporary China, including digital media, e-commerce, and cultural policy, shape diasporic life, language, and identity. This position supports the department’s commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and to advancing research on migration, race, language, and cultural belonging. The successful candidate will teach courses related to Chinese/Chinese American Literature, Chinese languages, and Chinese diasporic culture, etc.

The successful candidate will serve as a Postdoctoral Fellow for an initial two-year term, followed by transition to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, contingent on performance and institutional approval. During the postdoctoral phase, the fellow will contribute to the development of a Center for China Studies under the leadership of the Director of the China Studies Program, supporting program building, collaboration, and public engagement.

About the Department:

Established in 2002, the Department of Asian & Asian American Studies is one of the few departments in the U.S. that integrates the study and teaching of both Asian and Asian American studies. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that highlights the history of New York as the home of Asian immigrants since the 19th century and recognizes the importance of the Asia-Pacific in this present century. Using textual studies and discourse analysis as our primary analytic tools, we focus on the study of Asian and Asian American languages, cultures, and intellectual histories over time and in contact with other global cultures. Among our faculty are internationally-recognized scholars in linguistics, cultural studies, history, philosophy, and religious studies. Our global curriculum ranges from studies of classical Asian civilizations to studies of modern Asian diasporic cultures.

We offer the following degree programs:

MA "History of Philosophies East and West" (HPEW)

B.A. in Asian & Asian American Studies

B.A. in Asian & Asian American Studies with Teacher Certification (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).

We also offer the following minors: Asian & Asian American Studies, Asian American Studies, Asian Thought, China Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, and South Asian Studies. In addition, we offer study-abroad programs that provide unique opportunities for immersion in the languages and cultures of China, India, Japan and Korea.

About the College:

As part of a great research university, the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University incubates creative work and scholarship in fundamental disciplines, connecting with medicine, technology, public policy, culture, education, the arts, business and environment. As the liberal arts college for the campus, we help students and faculty explore diverse possibilities that exceed their initial expectations and prepare for a lifetime of learning and discovery.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Be eligible to work in the United States for the full duration of the position without a visa sponsorship (Note: if you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this position.)

Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, Asian AmericanStudies, Comparative Literature, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution completed prior to start date;

Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experiences may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service, or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred qualifications:

Teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Competence in at least one Sinitic language

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.

From a low-income background (e.g. Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Application Process

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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