"Postdoctoral Fellow - East Asian Cinema and Media 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

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.

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

Additional Preferred:

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

Pay Range: $50,648 per year

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

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)