Gretta Chambers Chair in East Asian Art History
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ invites applications for the Gretta Chambers Chair in East Asian Art History, a joint appointment in the Departments of East Asian Studies and Art History and Communications Studies, at the tenure-stream Assistant Professor rank, commencing August 1, 2011. Candidates must have a specialization in Chinese art history, an understanding of methodology and critical theory, and the ability to teach an introductory course in East Asian Art and courses from Early to Late Imperial and/or Modern/Contemporary Chinese Art, as well as graduate seminars in the candidate’s area of specialization. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment; teaching experience preferred. Knowledge of French an asset. The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applicants should send an application letter with a statement of their research programme, teaching philosophy/methods, and c.v., and arrange for three reference letters to be sent to: Chair, East Asian Art History Search, Department of East Asian Studies, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 3434 McTavish, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1X9; Tel. (514) 398-6742; Fax: (514) 398-1882. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.
