Dear all, Ellen Zhang of the University of Virginia asked that I send notice of this opportunity to you. Regards, Tony DeBlasi (Secretary-Treasurer) David Dean Chair in Asian Studies University of Virginia The College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Virginia seeks to recruit the inaugural holder of the David Dean Chair in Asian Studies. The Chair is named in honor of David Dean, a distinguished career foreign service officer and former Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan. The search committee invites applications from senior scholars whose research and teaching focus on the society, history, arts, literature, or culture of China in any period. Candidates must have a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching. A Ph.D. is required. The candidate should hold the rank of Full Professor at the time of appointment, although applicants at the rank of Associate Professor with exceptional records of scholarship and teaching will be considered. To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically submit the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three distinguished scholars who can provide references. Applicants should include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing research agenda, commitment to teaching, and leadership efforts in the field of East Asian studies. Search on posting 0610575. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the Candidate Profile process for Jobs@UVa should be directed to: Maggie van Ekeren, mvb3q@virginia.edu , 434-982-2265 For additional information, contact: John R. Shepherd, Search Committee Chair, jrs4c@virginia.edu The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia, a Title VI National Resource Center for East Asia, is committed to building a strong program in East Asian Studies. To learn more, visit the websites of the East Asia Center (http://www.virginia.edu/eastasia/) and the Asia Institute ( http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/asiainstitute/ )