University of Lethbridge, History
Assistant Professor, Asian History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Alberta, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of Asia, with a preference for specialization in Japan or China. The position, which will begin on 1 July 2012, is subject to budgetary approval.
A Ph.D. at or near completion is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including an introductory course in Western Civilization, and upper-level courses in his or her specialty. An interest in teaching graduate students will also be an asset.
The University aspires to hire individuals who have demonstrated considerable potential for excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and especially those who have well-established research programs. New faculty members are eligible to apply for university funding in support of research and scholarly activities.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.
Located in southern Alberta, near the Rocky Mountains, Lethbridge offers a sunny, dry climate that is agreeably mild for the prairies, excellent cultural and recreational amenities and attractive economic conditions. Founded in 1967, the University has an enrollment of over 8,400 students from around the world. Our student body has grown by 50 percent in the last 10 years, phenomenal growth among institutions in Canada. Despite this growth, we have remained true to who we are - student-focused, research-intensive, and grounded in liberal education.
For more information about the University, please visit our web site at www.uleth.ca.
Applicants should send a letter describing interest and qualifications in all areas of teaching competence, and attach a curriculum vitae, most recent transcript, course outlines and teaching evaluations, and names of at least three referees who are scholars in the field. Send this material and arrange for three letters of reference to be mailed directly to: Dr. Chris Epplett, Chair, Department of History, The University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4. Telephone: (403) 329-5143, Fax: (403) 382-5108. Alternatively, you may send the application material electronically via e-mail at christopher.epplett@uleth.ca.
The closing date for applications is March 9, 2012
Contact: |
Dr. Chris Epplett, Chair, Department of History, The University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4. Telephone: (403) 329-5143, Fax: (403) 382-5108. |
Website: | http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/history |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 02/09/2012 |
Closing Date | 03/10/2012 |