Assistant Professor in East Asian Comparative Literature/Film/Cultural Studies (tenure-track)

Tufts University • Medford, MA

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About The Position

The Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies (ILCS) at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in East Asian Comparative Literature/Film/Cultural Studies, beginning September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a diverse faculty focused on understanding a changing world through literary, cinematic, and other expressions of human consciousness. Faculty work collaboratively across language and culture areas and with other departments and programs, including International Relations, International Literary and Visual Studies, Film and Media Studies, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.

The position prioritizes scholars of Chinese who also work in Japanese or Korean, while also welcoming scholars who combine a specialization in Chinese with interests in other non-regional literary traditions. The candidate will produce scholarship, teach courses supporting single-language/area-focused programs and the comparative track, advise and mentor students, contribute service, and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• PhD in a related humanities field completed by the time of hire.
• Record of success as a college- or university-level teacher.

Nice To Haves

• Publications in peer-reviewed venues are preferred.
• Scholars of Chinese who also work in Japanese or Korean are prioritized.
• A specialization in Chinese combined with interests in other non-regional literary traditions is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding scholarship in areas related to the department and its programs.
• Teach courses supporting both single-language/area-focused programs and the comparative track.
• Advise and mentor students, especially in theses and independent research projects.
• Provide service to the department, the Chinese Program, and the University.
• Build collaborative relationships with other academic programs and departments to foster cross-disciplinary exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree