The Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications from specialists in the field of late imperial (Ming-Qing) Chinese literature for an appointment as a three-year assistant professor on the academic general faculty (teaching) track.
The successful candidate will be contributing courses both to the EALLC department and the College of Arts & Sciences Engagements program. The Engagements are a defining part of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences’ general education curriculum, offering first-year students an introduction to essential ways of thinking that span the arts, sciences, and humanities. Through focused, two‑credit, half‑semester courses organized around four pillars (Engaging Aesthetics, Empirical & Scientific Engagement, Engaging Differences, and Ethical Engagement), students learn to ask meaningful questions, analyze evidence, engage diverse perspectives, and explore ethical dimensions of the world around them.
Faculty in these hybrid roles will be anchored in a home department while also serving as College Fellows, joining a cross‑disciplinary cohort responsible for shaping the first‑year academic experience through the Engagements Program. Supported by a series of Course Design workshops, Fellows design and teach original courses in one or more of the four Engagements pillars. In addition to their teaching, Fellows participate in monthly program meetings, professional development sessions, and occasional events or committees that support pedagogical innovation and the implementation and evolution of the curriculum.
In East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures, the successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and distinguished team of language and literature faculty dedicated to research in the traditional and modern humanities of China, Japan, and Korea. In addition to the Engagements teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also offer three courses per year in the department according to curricular needs.
Candidates must hold a PhD by the beginning of the appointment. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with broad-ranging interests, a track record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and a sense of the connections between Chinese literature and other literatures and fields of study.
Visit https://apply.interfolio.com/183192 to apply. Review of applications begins on May 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Required documents:
A cover letter of interest describing research agenda, teaching experience, and demonstrated past experience relevant to advancing the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world
Current curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references
***Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.***
For additional information about the position, please contact Charles A. Laughlin at charleslaughlin@virginia.edu
For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.edu
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment
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