University of Wisconsin - Superior, Social Inquiry

Assistant Professor-Asian History

The University of Wisconsin-Superior, Wisconsin's Public Liberal Arts College, seeks to fill a  tenure track Assistant Professor  position in Asian History.  Ph.D. in Asian Hisory or related field required by date of contract.  Must be able to teach broadly within Asian History at both the introductory and upper level.  A second introductory teaching field outside Asia is required, with World/Global History desirable.  Teaching load is 4 courses/12 credits per semester. Ability and interest in contributing coursework to Global Studies and Women and Gender Studies minors and in encouraging or leading student study abroad are desirable.  UW-Superior is an intimately-sized public university characterized by small classes and individual interaction between students and faculty.  The History Program is housed within the interdisciplinary Department of Social Inquiry, where the creativity of the individual faculty member and opportunities for cross-disciplinary connections are highly valued.  UW-Superior is located in Superior, Wisconsin near the shores of Lake Superior.  The Twin Ports of Superior and Duluth, MN comprise a metropolitan area of 111,000 with diverse cultural amenities, including symphony, ballet, theater, and four institutions of higher learning, along with renowned winter and summer outdoor recreational activities.  Review of applications will commence December 1 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications will be accepted electronically through the university’s on-line career gateway.  See UW-Superior website at http://www.uwsuper.edu/hr/employment/for complete position description and how to apply.  Employment will require a criminal background check. AA/EOE.  For more information, contact search committee Chair Kenneth Shonk at kshonkjr@uwsuper.edu