University of Dayton, History

Assistant Professor, South or Southeast Asian History

The University of Dayton Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in South or Southeast Asian history with an open secondary field.  The position begins on August 16, 2013.  We require a minimum ABD nearing completion and prefer a PhD in history or a related field in hand at the time of appointment.  We also require the ability to teach HST 103 The West and the World  (the Department’s introductory course in historical study required of all students at the University) in addition to upper-level history courses in area of specialty.  Candidates must articulate an active research agenda with preference given to candidates who can demonstrate a record of scholarship.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstratedexperience teaching undergraduates and working with students of diverse backgrounds. The potential to contribute to the on-going diversification of our undergraduate curriculum is preferred.

Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53618 by submitting a Letter of Application, CV,  and Graduate Transcript(s). Three original letters of reference should be sent to the Search Committee, Department of History, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469-1540.  Completed applications must be received by November 1, 2012.  Initial interviews will be held at the American Historical Association meeting in New Orleans from January 3-6, 2013.

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