University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Asian Languages and Cultures
Modern Korean History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor |
TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK POSITION
MODERN KOREAN HISTORY
DEPARTMENT OF ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
The University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in modern Korean history beginning September 1, 2015. This is an open-rank search. Applicants with interdisciplinary teaching and research interests in historical and cultural studies are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should possess a high level of proficiency in Korean language. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses in Korean history, from introductory undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars; to supervise doctoral dissertations; and to participate actively in the programs of the department as well as in area studies initiatives within a larger university community that encourages interdisciplinary efforts.
The Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Evidence of excellent teaching and research abilities is essential. Please submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, teaching evaluations (if available), and a statement of current and future research plans. Junior candidates may submit a placement dossier with representative publications or writing samples and at least three letters of recommendation. Senior candidates should include the names of suggested reviewers.
Application materials, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically. Please submit your materials as email attachments to koreanhistory@sharepoint.umich.edu. The subject of your email must appear as follows: “Last name, First name”. For example: Doe, Jane. Letters of recommendation should be emailed as PDF files to koreanhistory@umich.edu.
To be assured consideration, applications must be received by January 15, 2015. This is a university year appointment. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. All applications will be acknowledged.
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Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Korean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/10/2014 |
Closing Date | 01/15/2015 |