Wilfrid Laurier University, History Program - Brantford Campus

Assistant Professor, Modern East Asia and the World

The History Program at the Brantford Campus of Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the History of Modern East Asia, beginning July 1, 2013, subject to budgetary approval. The applicant’s research expertise and upper year teaching abilities should centre on the history of East Asia. The ideal applicant should also be able to deliver introductory undergraduate survey courses in world history since 1450 and modern Asian history. A PhD, or one near completion, is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach four one-term courses per year, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in academic service. Applicants can learn more about the History Program at http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php?grp_id=13180.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier that includes summaries of course evaluations, sample course outlines and samples of published work. Candidates should also provide contact information (address, telephone and e-mail address) for at least three referees. All materials should be sent to: 

Dr. Robert Kristofferson
c/o Valerie Clement
History Program
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Campus
73 George Street
Brantford, Ontario, Canada   N3T 2Y3

The deadline for receipt of all materials is May 1, 2013. 

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Acting Dean of the Brantford Campus, John McCutcheon. Further information on the equity policy can be found at: https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2465&p=10545.