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

Job Posting

Title:

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

Job Details:

We are seeking a young scholar specializing in Taiwan studies in either humanities or social sciences, or both. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Asian Studies. They are expected to conduct substantial research on Taiwan-related topics, including but not limited to Taiwan’s politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora. Depending on their specialty, they should actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students in Asian Studies or Government.

During their tenure, they will be required to give a talk on their research products. Presentations at scholarly conferences are strongly encouraged. Additional responsibilities include teaching at least one Taiwan-related course, organizing academic activities, maintaining the Center website, and assisting the Editors-in-Chief of the Center’s online journals, Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics. They will work closely with Drs. Yvonne Chang of Asian Studies and Tse-min Lin of Government.

The position is a full-time appointment that provides a competitive stipend, research funds, and benefits. The starting date is August 16, 2024, and the ending date is December 31, 2025. Applicants must complete their Ph.D. degree at least 15 days before the starting date.

• Conduct substantial research on Taiwan-related topics, including but not limited to Taiwan’s politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora
• Teaching at least one Taiwan-related course, organizing academic activities, maintaining the Center website, and assisting the Editors-in-Chief of the Center’s online journals, Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics working closely with Drs. Yvonne Chang of Asian Studies and Tse-min Lin of Government
• Depending on their specialty, they should actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students in Asian Studies or Government

PhD required at last 15 days before start date and no more than three years prior to the start date.

$54,999

Typical office environment

Required Materials

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

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and 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 in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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