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The  Center for the Art of East Asia and the Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invites applications for a one-year position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the rank of Instructor.  We seek a scholar in East Asian art history who will further his/her own research at the University of Chicago. The holder of this position  1) is required to be in residence, 2) conducts research in a stated field of concentration under the mentorship of a  faculty member, 3) participates in regular colloquia and workshops in the Center and Department, and 4) teaches one course each year. This  position is expected to begin September 1, 2019, or as soon as possible  thereafter. The position is benefits-eligible  and may be extended for an additional year upon satisfactory review.This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.QualificationsApplicants must have completed all requirements for receipt of the Ph.D. degree prior to the start of the appointment and must have no more than five years of cumulative experience working in a research university following receipt of the PhD.Application InstructionsComplete application materials include a cover letter, a project proposal  including statement of research and teaching interests, CV with a list of publications, a sample dissertation chapter,  1-2 additional writing samples, dissertation abstract and table of contents, and the names and contact information of three individuals  familiar with the work of the applicant from whom letters of  recommendation may be requested. All materials must be submitted  at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruiting website at apply.interfolio.com/62988 no  later than the application deadline of June 10, 2019. For questions, please email Katherine Tsiang at krtsiang@uchicago.edu.EEO StatementThe  University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see  the University's Notice  of Nondiscrimination.Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with  their request.