Center Taiwan Studies​/Department of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

Center for Taiwan Studies / Department of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: Department of Asian Studies

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 16, 2024

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 15, 2025

Location: UT Main Campus

We are seeking a young scholar specializing in Taiwan studies in either humanities or social sciences, or both. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct substantial research on Taiwan-related topics, including politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora; engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students; teach at least one Taiwan-related course; organize academic activities; maintain the Center website; and assist the Editors-in-Chief of the Center's online journals, Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics.

They will also give a talk on their research products, present at scholarly conferences, and work closely with Drs. Yvonne Chang (Asian Studies) and Tse‑min Lin (Government).

• Conduct substantial research on Taiwan-related topics, including politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora.
• Teach at least one Taiwan-related course, organize academic activities, maintain the Center website, and assist in the publication of Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics.
• Actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students in Asian Studies or Government.

Ph.D. required, completed at most three years prior to start date.

Salary: $54,999

Working Conditions: Typical office environment

• Letter of interest
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Copy of graduate transcript

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Applicants must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and provide acceptable documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, a copy of their graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation.