Job Details

Postdoctoral Fellow - East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Position Number: 6525536
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Postdoctoral Fellow - East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Posting Number: SP004999P
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 Institutes administrative and outreach functions.

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
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $50,648 per year
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

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 positions 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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49353

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