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• 09/21/2026 Job Institution Vanderbilt University Institution Type College /

University Department Department of Asian Studies Location Tennessee, United States Position Tenure Track Faculty Location:

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN URL:

https://apply.interfolio.com/193454

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Asian Studies Position Type:

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Sep 21, 2026

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No date set Description The Department of Asian Studies at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern Chinese literature and new media. The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in modern Chinese literature, along with scholarly engagement in at least one area of new media—which may include but is not limited to digital humanities and AI, social media, or the cultural politics of technology. Expertise in Sinophone Studies is welcome. We seek candidates whose teaching can span introductory surveys of modern Chinese literature and advanced thematic courses in areas of specialization and student interest. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum. Qualifications Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Asian Studies, comparative literature, or another related field no later than August 1,2027. Evidence of effective teaching is essential. Application Instructions To be considered, submit a letter of application, CV, research statement, writing sample (an article or chapter), three confidential letters of recommendation, and teaching dossier (teaching statement, student evaluations, and two sample syllabi) to Interfolio at this

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https://apply.interfolio.com/193454 by 15 November 2026. Please contact ben.tran@vanderbilt.edu with questions about the position. EEO Statement Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Contact Information To be considered, submit a letter of application, CV, research statement, writing sample (an article or chapter), three confidential letters of recommendation, and teaching dossier (teaching statement, student evaluations, and two sample syllabi) to Interfolio at this

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https://apply.interfolio.com/193454 by 15 November 2026. Please contact ben.tran@vanderbilt.edu with questions about the position.

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