Kiriyama Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Asia - San Francisco, United States - University of San Francisco

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Kiriyama Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Studies

University of San Francisco

R0009314

USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:

Kiriyama Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Studies

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco Center for Asia Pacific Studies is pleased to announce the call for applicants for the Kiriyama Postdoctoral Fellowship.

The term of the appointment is for 10 months during the academic year.

The Kiriyama Postdoctoral Fellowship is intended to promote the career of a recent PhD by providing an opportunity for the successful applicant to gain administrative, teaching, and research experience.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as the academic coordinator for the USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies' Asia Bridge Fellowship program for graduate students and teach one class a semester.

The fellow is expected to be on campus 3 days a week during regular working hours.

The fellow will be provided with shared office space, library privileges, benefits, and $2,500 to assist with conference travel and research.

The total salary is $60,000 for the 10-month position (fall and spring semesters).

Full Job Description:

The Fellow will be Required to:

Serve as the academic coordinator for the Center for Asia Pacific Studies' graduate student fellowship program (5 hours/week)
Teach one course at USF during the fall and spring semesters. We are particularly interested in applicants who can teach introductory courses such as Asian philosophy, Asian religions, or Environmental Issues in East Asia or similar introductory courses in the applicant's field of study
Pursue independent academic research on a topic in the field of East Asian Studies (border crossing and transnational topics are especially welcome).
Be in residence for the duration of the 10month appointment. (The fellow must begin the appointment between August 15, June 15, 2025).
Actively engage with the center's faculty, students, and staff as fellow by attending Center for Asia Pacific Studies events (public programs and academic activities).
Reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Present their research at one public lecture/or brown bag lecture during the course of the fellowship.

Eligibility:

The fellow should be within 5 years of having received their Ph.

D. by the beginning of the appointment.

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Research statement (max.

5-page double-spaced that focuses on the applicant's research project and deliverable outcomes for the year, including the contribution the research would make in the relevant field(s) and to the USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies).

Writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper) no longer than 30 pages

Syllabi for proposed courses

Evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) Statement

Finalists will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3 references

Contact for Questions:
Melissa S. Dale, PhD

Executive Director & Associate Professor

USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies

2130 Fulton St.

San Francisco, CA USA

Primary Category:
Asian History / Studies

Secondary Categories:
East Asian History / Studies

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range:

55,000-60,000 commensurate with experience

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