Columbia College - Chicago, The Department of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor Interdisciplinary Humanities, Asian Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Assistant Professor Interdisciplinary Humanities, Asian Studies Department of Humanities, History and Social Sciences Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students emphasizing arts, media, and communications in a liberal arts setting. The Department of Humanities, History and Social Sciences contributes significantly to Columbia College Chicago's Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum, serving every student in every major throughout the college with coursework in the humanities, history, social sciences, and languages, with increasing interest in the language program. The department also offers a major (B.A.) in Cultural Studies and minors in Black World Studies, Cultural Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.
Job Summary
The Department of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences at Columbia College Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the Interdisciplinary Humanities, Asian Studies, with special emphasis on modern Chinese or South Asian culture and languages, beginning in Fall 2013. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability and willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary department and with a wide range of students, staff, and fellow faculty.
Minimum Education & Experience
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area of the humanities, demonstrate teaching effectiveness and a willingness to work with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, and have a record of scholarly accomplishment or promise.
How to ApplyTo view the complete application and apply, please visit: https://employment.colum.edu (Job ID 100485).
IMPORTANT:At the start of the online application please upload ONE document that combines your cover letter, a curriculum vitae with the names of at least 3 references, and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests. Do not upload each document separately. The title of your document should be less than 60 characters and saved as a word.doc, word.dox, or PDF. Complete the online application including adding the names and contact information for three professional references. You will receive an email confirmation once you have successfully submitted your application. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2013.
Visit www.colum.edu/EmploymentServicesfor application guidelines. If you experience technical difficulties please email careers@colum.edu. No phone calls or hard copy materials. Questions can be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joan Erdman at jerdman@colum.edu.
Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, LGBTQ, disabled, and minority individuals to apply for all positions.
For more information, please visit us at: www.COLUM.edu
Contact: |
Columbia College Chicago Apply Online Chicago, IL 60605 |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/30/2012 |
Closing Date | 01/28/2013 |