College of Wooster, History
Assistant Professor, East Asian History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ohio, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
The Department of History at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position in East Asian History beginning August 2013. The successful candidate will teach survey courses in Chinese and Japanese History, as well as introductory courses in history and upper-level courses in his/her area of specialization. We welcome applications in all areas of East Asian History. Sub-fields might include intellectual history, history of science, environmental history, comparative history, global history, or other sub-fields that complement our existing offerings. The successful candidate will also supervise undergraduate research in the College’s required Independent Study Program and participate in the College’s interdisciplinary programs, including Chinese Studies, East Asian Studies and First-Year Seminars in Critical Inquiry. Ph.D. expected by August 2013.
Please submit a letter of application (addressed to Gregory Shaya, Chair, Department of History), CV, graduate transcripts and three confidential letters of recommendation. Additional evidence of research and teaching interests is also welcome (e.g., prospectuses, articles, chapters, syllabi, course descriptions, statement of teaching philosophy). Electronic submission (in pdf format) is required. Application materials and inquiries should be sent to Natalie McCoy, Administrative Coordinator for the Department of History at nmccoy@wooster.edu. Deadline for all application materials is November 15, 2012.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.
Contact: |
Natalie McCoy, Administrative Coordinator |
Website: | http://history.voices.wooster.edu |
Primary Category: | East Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Japanese History / Studies Chinese History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/29/2012 |
Closing Date | 12/14/2012 |