University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Assistant Professor , U.S in the Modern World: U.S.-Asia

United States in the Modern World: US-Asia. The Department of History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the field of twentieth-century United States’ relations with or position in Asia. Specific areas of research and teaching interests might include the history of imperialism, colonialism and post-colonialism; foreign policy and diplomacy; human rights and international institutions; Cold War history; environmental history; globalization; migration; or transnational social movements. Successful candidates will demonstrate multi-national archival and at least bi-lingual expertise. Specialists in area studies and allied fields are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department anticipates filling this tenure-track position with appointment at the assistant professor level, to begin in fall 2010. The Ph.D. is required; teaching experience is preferred. For full consideration send application letter, C.V. and three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2009 to Professor Marjoleine Kars, Department of History, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. UMBC is an AA/EOE and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.