Kenyon College, History
Visiting Assistant Professor of History--Southeast Asia, 2014-2015
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ohio, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The History Department at Kenyon College invites applications for a one-year visiting position with a focus on Southeast Asia, beginning July 1, 2014. Subfield and time period are open. The successful candidate will be a Southeast Asia specialist who carries out research using one of the region's languages.
The position carries a five-course teaching load (2:3 or 3:2) which includes courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, as well as courses that contribute to the History Department's curriculum, such as a survey of Southeast Asian History. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the College’s International Studies and Asian Studies programs. Applicants should have teaching experience and either PhD in hand or, if ABD, show significant progress toward the dissertation.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 1, 2014. We will, however, continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Initial interviews will take place via telephone or at the Association for Asian Studies meeting in Philadelphia (March 28-29), if warranted.
Inquiries should be directed to Pamela Burson, Administrative Assistant for the Department of History at bursonp@kenyon.edu or (740) 427-5316.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at (https://employment2.kenyon.edu/).
A complete application will be comprised of 1) a cover letter addressing the applicant’s research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a curriculum vitae; and 4) letters of reference from three recommenders.
Contact: |
Pamela Burson, Administrative Assistant for the Department of History at bursonp@kenyon.edu or (740) 427-5316. |
Website: | https://employment2.kenyon.edu/ |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 02/10/2014 |
Closing Date | 03/31/2014 |