Dear colleagues, Below please find information on the following full-time positions: lectureship in Media/Journalism; lectureships in Asian Religion and Philosophy; Chinese Language Instructor; lectureship in World and Asian History. Forwarded on behalf of a colleague who is not subscribed to the list Adi 1. Asian Religion and Philosophy The Asian University for Women invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Asian Religion and Philosophy. Applicants must hold a PhD in Religion, Religious Studies, or Philosophy or be on track to receive their PhD prior to their appointment to the faculty. Applicants should have expertise in historical and contemporary South, Southeast or East Asian religions and religious thought, intellectual and social traditions, or philosophy. Faculty members will be expected to teach two courses per term, typically one in the core curriculum and one in the Asian Studies major. The AUW is an innovative liberal arts institution with an international faculty and students drawn from across Asia. The University is located in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The AUW offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, including housing, for faculty members and their families who relocate with them to Chittagong, Bangladesh. Please submit cover letter, CV, the names of three references, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and one or two scholarly papers and/or other writing samples as either MS Word or PDF files to Ms. Tasneem Abedin, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, Asian University for Women (tasneem.abedin@auw.edu.bd). Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit your application by January 8, 2010. Please refer to AUW’s website at: http://www.asian-university.org for further detail. 2. Chinese Language Instructor The Asian University for Women invites applications for a full-time Chinese language instructor to teach Chinese as a second language to non-native speakers. Candidates must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Chinese Language with excellent proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and experience in teaching. Preference will be given to native Chinese speakers. Faculty members will be expected to teach two language courses per term. The AUW is an innovative liberal arts institution with an international faculty and students drawn from across Asia. The University is located in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The AUW offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, including housing, for faculty members and their families who relocate with them to Chittagong, Bangladesh. Please submit cover letter, CV, the names of three references, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and one or two scholarly papers and/or other writing samples as either MS Word or PDF files to Ms. Tasneem Abedin, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, Asian University for Women (tasneem.abedin@auw.edu.bd). Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit your application by January 8, 2010. Please refer to AUW’s website at: http://www.asian-university.org for further detail. 3. World and Asian History The Asian University for Women invites applications for a full-time faculty position in World History with a preferred specialty in any historical period and area of Asian History. Applicants must hold a PhD or be on track to receive their PhD prior to their appointment to the faculty. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose scholarship places Asia in a broader thematic context, such as comparative state-formation and imperialism or international relations and globalization. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per term, typically one entry level course in the core curriculum in World History and one higher level seminar in the Asian Studies major. The AUW is an innovative liberal arts institution with an international faculty and students drawn from across Asia. The University is located in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The AUW offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, including housing, for faculty members and their families who relocate with them to Chittagong, Bangladesh. Please submit cover letter, CV, the names of three references, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and one or two scholarly papers and/or other writing samples as either MS Word or PDF files to Ms. Tasneem Abedin, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, Asian University for Women (tasneem.abedin@auw.edu.bd). Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit your application by January 8, 2010. Please refer to AUW’s website at: http://www.asian-university.org for further detail. 4. Media/Journalism The Asian University for Women invites applications for a full-time faculty member in Media/Journalism with one or more preferred specialties in any of these areas; electronic, new and emerging media, alternative media or print media. Applicants must have some years of practical experience in the field and hold a minimum of a Masters degree in Media or Journalism. Candidates with an international background or have global knowledge and experiences about the related industries are encouraged to apply; familiarity with the Asian region will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per term. The AUW is an innovative liberal arts institution with an international faculty and students drawn from across Asia. The University is located in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The AUW offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, including housing, for faculty members and their families who relocate with them to Chittagong, Bangladesh. Please submit cover letter, CV, the names of three references, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and one or two scholarly papers and/or other writing samples as either MS Word or PDF files to Ms. Tasneem Abedin, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, Asian University for Women (tasneem.abedin@auw.edu.bd). Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit your application by January 8, 2010. Please refer to AUW’s website at: http://www.asian-university.org for further detail.