Postdoctoral Fellow – East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004999P

Position Title
Postdoctoral Fellow – East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Division/College
Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Department
Habib Institute for Asian Studies

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The Habib Institute for Asian Studies at the University of Idaho invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in East Asian Cinema and Media Studies, with a start date of January 5, 2026. Fellows will pursue their own research, teach two undergraduate courses per annum (as determined by the needs of the College and the Institute), and assist with the Institute’s administrative and outreach functions.

Unit URL

Habib Institute for Asian Studies

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Research focus on East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Required Education

• Ph.D. in an appropriate field required by start of the position

Required Other

Additional Preferred

• Experience teaching a course on Japanese Anime
• Prior experience teaching and mentoring students

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$50,648 per year

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain

Posting Date
08/29/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by September 15, 2025 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants must submit the following: (1) a letter of application that addresses the position’s required and preferred qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a 2-page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Other Document 1), (4) Names and phone numbers for three references.

Please direct inquiries or questions to Dr. Jeff Kyong-McClain (jeffkm@uidaho.edu)

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.