The Department of East Asian Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks candidates for a tenure track assistant professor position in Japanese History to begin Fall 2014. The successful candidate is expected to 1) teach five lower and upper division courses on pre-modern and modern Japan per year; 2) pursue an active program of research; and 3) participate in service responsibilities, including undergraduate advising.

Ph.D. in hand from a university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization is required. Preference is given to historians of post-war Japan and those with near-native fluency in both English and Japanese. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Candidates should apply through the Interview Exchange portal at http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=41643. Deadline for applications is December 31, 2013. Email queries: easian@albany.edu. Position is contingent on final budget approval.

The University at Albany is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/ADA Employer.

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