Center Taiwan Studies​/Department of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

Position: Center for Taiwan Studies / Department of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Posting

Title:

Center for Taiwan Studies / Department of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: Department of Asian Studies

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 16, 2024

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 15, 2025

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

We are seeking a young scholar specializing in Taiwan studies in either humanities or social sciences, or both. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Asian Studies. They are expected to conduct substantial research on Taiwan‑related topics, including but not limited to Taiwan’s politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora. Depending on their specialty, they should actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students in Asian Studies or Government.

During their tenure, they will be required to give a talk on their research products. Presentations at scholarly conferences are strongly encouraged. Additional responsibilities include teaching at least one Taiwan‑related course, organizing academic activities, maintaining the Center website, and assisting the Editors‑in‑Chief of the Center’s online journals, Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics. They will work closely with Drs. Yvonne Chang (Asian Studies) and Tse‑min Lin (Government).

The position is a full‑time appointment that provides a competitive stipend, research funds, and benefits. The starting date is August 16, 2024, and the ending date is December 31, 2025. Applicants must complete their Ph.D. degree at least 15 days before the starting date.

Please submit a cover letter, current CV, a copy of your graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed until a successful candidate is offered the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantial research on Taiwan‑related topics, including but not limited to Taiwan’s politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora.
• Teach at least one Taiwan‑related course, organize academic activities, maintain the Center website, and assist the Editors‑in‑Chief of the Center’s online journals, Taiwan Lit and Taiwan Politics.
• Actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students in Asian Studies or Government.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. required at least 15 days before the start date and no more than three years prior to the start date.

Salary

$54,999

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Letter of interest
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Copy of graduate transcript

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