Visiting Professor of Chinese

Visiting Professor of Pre-Modern Chinese Literature & Culture

The College of East Asian Studies at Wesleyan University invites applications for a Visiting Professor position in Pre-Modern Chinese Literature and Culture beginning September 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2027. The fields of expertise for this position are open and include (but are not limited to) East Asian studies, comparative literature and/or other literary studies, anthropology, history, gender studies, music and/or ethnomusicology, film, or media studies.  The successful candidate may also teach courses relating to modern Chinese literature and culture.  The teaching load for the position is five courses during the academic year, possibly including one advanced language class.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in hand in East Asian Studies or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Professor; MA in East Asian Studies or a related field to be hired at the rank of Visiting Instructor. College-level teaching experience is required.  

Work Location: In-person on the campus of Wesleyan University 

To apply: https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter (including statement of research and teaching interests), curriculum vitae, a list of proposed courses accompanied by at least one sample syllabus, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluation summaries, etc.). You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 6, 2026 will receive full consideration. Any questions regarding the application process should be addressed to: Scott Aalgaard, Chair of the College of East Asian Studies, saalgaard@wesleyan.edu.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. All offers are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.