Fw: H-ASIA: Position Tamil Studies, Natl Univ Singapore, tenure track appt.

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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Subject: H-ASIA: Position Tamil Studies, Natl Univ Singapore, tenure track
appt.


> H-ASIA
> December 18, 2012
>
>
> Position: Tamil Studies, Tenure Track Appointment, National University of
> Singapore
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
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> JOB GUIDE NO:
> https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=46119
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>
> National University of Singapore, South Asian Studies Programme
>
> Tenure Track Faculty Position, Tamil Studies
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Singapore
> Position: Tenure Track Faculty
>
>
> The South Asian Studies Programme, or SASP, Faculty of Arts and Social
> Sciences, at the National University of Singapore is seeking to fill in a
> tenure track faculty position in Tamil Studies. Tamil Studies is an
> integral part of the SASP curriculum that distinguishes this programme.
> The successful candidate will be expected to:
>
>
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> (a) Research and publish in International Refereed Journals (IRJs) on
> topics related to Tamil Nadu and/or other parts of South Asia.
>
> (b) Supervise Doctoral and Masters students and Independent Study
> Modules.
>
> (c) Teach SN2275 Tamil Studies I:
>
> This module incorporates a basic linguistic and literary survey of Tamil
> Literary texts. It seeks to engage students in an examination of the
> social constituents of Tamil culture. It also attempts to introduce
> students to Singapore creative writing in Tamil in all genres.
>
> (d) Teach SN3275 Tamil Studies II:
>
> This module builds on the skills learnt from the level-2000 module. By the
> end of this advanced level course, students will be equipped with the
> skills and strategies to engage in depth with the literary,
> socio-political and cultural dimensions of Tamil. Another important
> component will be translation studies. The final objective of the module
> is to train students to become polished users of Tamil language.
>
> (e) Teach other modules on South Asia in English. This could be on any of
> a range of topics that include religion, society, popular culture/art,
> language and/or literature pertaining to South Asia. For a sample of
> modules taught in the South Asian Studies Programme, please visit the
> following website: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/sas/study/modules.html
>
>
> The applicant should hold a PhD degree from a reputable university with a
> native speakers proficiency in both English and Tamil languages.
> Successful applicants should be capable of achieving teaching excellence
> at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and also drive research.
>
>
> Contact: Candidates should send a cover letter, a current CV, a brief
> statement of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation
> sent under separate cover to:
>
> Chair, Search Committee for Tamil Studies
> South Asian Studies Programme
> Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
> National University of Singapore
> 5 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
> Email: sassec@nus.edu.sg
>
> Website: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/sas/
> Primary Category: South Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 12/18/2012
> Closing Date 01/17/2013
>
>
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