University of Virginia

Assistant Professor of History - Modern Japanese History

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. MODERN JAPANESE HISTORY (1868 to the present) beginning Fall 2009. Rank: tenure-track assistant professor. Area of specialization open. Candidates should exhibit excellence in scholarship and have a Ph.D. in hand or should expect to earn the Ph.D. by August 24, 2009. Candidates will be expected to participate in graduate training, offer undergraduate surveys along with more specialized courses in the field, and contribute to an interdisciplinary program in East Asian Studies. Please apply through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu). The job posting for this position can be located under posting number 0602788. In addition to a letter of application include a c.v., a summary of dissertation or current research, and three letters of reference. We would also like a writing sample sent as an email attachment to hist-jobs@virginia.edu or a hard copy to Japan Search, Department of History, P.O. Box 400180, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4180. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. We intend to interview at the AHA meetings. The University of Virginia, an AA/EOE employer. Women and members of unrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.