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Position: Asian Art History (Modern and Contemporary), Lecturer
University of Sydney
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University of Sydney, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

LECTURER IN ASIAN ART HISTORY


Institution Type:   College / University
Location:   Australia
Position:   Lecturer




FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA
REFERENCE NO. 872/0512

Exciting opportunity for a scholar with expertise in modern and
contemporary Asian Art

Join a collaborative and supportive network of internationally renowned 
academic
Full-time, continuing: $104.6K - $124.2K p.a. (including salary, leave
loading and up to 17% super)
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an
outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It
employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.

Our university has dedicated centres for the study of China and South
East Asia, and Sydney benefits from many lively cultural institutions
with a focus on Asia.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most
comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science
studies in the Asia Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top
20 faculties of its kind.

Our Department of Art History and Film Studies (within the School of
Letters, Art and Media), was founded by the bequest of J. W. Power in
1967, and we are a leading centre for research and teaching, and offer
a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study
in many fields including European, American, Asian and Australian art.

Our department benefits from the convening and publishing activities
of the Power Institute and the Schaeffer Library, a dedicated art
library whose collection focuses on modern and contemporary art
globally.

We have established particular expertise in recent years in the area
of modern and contemporary Asian art and seek to continue and expand
this emphasis through the appointment of a lecturer in Asian art.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:

teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate
courses with a focus on modern and contemporary Asian art
make a contribution to the research strengths of the school, including
the pursuit of research grants and regular publication in journals of
high standing
supervise research higher degree students
be a source/centre for interdisciplinary collaborations within the
university and with external stakeholders
contribute to academic administration.
To be the successful candidate you will need:

a PhD in the area of Asian art history, preferably modern or contemporary
teaching experience at tertiary level in Asian art, including the
demonstrated ability to teach in modern and contemporary Asian art,
and in more than one specific region or tradition
an established research profile and ambitious research plans in Asian art
expert knowledge of the history of at least two Asian art cultures,
especially in modern and contemporary art
excellent teamwork and communication skills to work with a broad range
of internal and external stakeholders
demonstrated competence in English and at least one Asian language
academic administration skills.
There are also desirable criteria for appointment.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney
careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the
reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 16 September 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time)

The proposed start date for this role is early January 2013, or as
soon as possible thereafter.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity,
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups
and women are encouraged.

The University of Sydney


Contact: All applications must be submitted via the University of
Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by
the reference number for more information and to apply.

Website: 
http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=f781ab2f-f925-13a2-e7dd-6d9ede77bbd7&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=949319BC-8898-4F11-AC4B-9DB401358504&jobsListKey=2827813e-bfcd-4995-bf16-a73082fc
Primary Category: Art and Art History

Secondary Categories: Asian History / Studies
Social Sciences

Posting Date: 08/24/2012
Closing Date 09/16/2012


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