Applications are invited for a teaching position in Classical Chinese. This fixed-term post is to commence on 1 October 2009 for two years. The principal duties of the post are to give lectures and classes in Classical Chinese during the absence of the current post-holder, and to undertake examining. Candidates must have a primary field of expertise in the teaching of Classical Chinese; should hold, or be working towards, a doctorate in a field relevant to the study of pre-modern China, and be able to provide evidence of published, or soon to be published research; and must be able to teach and examine Classical Chinese from beginners through to advanced level. The salary will be at Grade 7 (£28,839 to £35,469 a year).
Further particulars, including details of how to apply, should be obtained from http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or from the office of the Faculty Board Secretary, Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE (tel. 01865 288202, fax 01865 278190, email orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk). Applications and references should reach the Faculty Board Secretary at the address given above, to arrive not later than Friday, 15 May 2009. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.