Arkansas Tech University, History and Political Science

Assistant Professor, Modern Asian History

Assistant Professor of Modern Asian History

About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported, SREB four-year level III, liberal arts institution; the third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000 students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock, boasts a charming blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful grounds and greenery.  Offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:
Full-time, tenure-track position in Modern Asian History.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and teach undergraduate courses in the Department of History and Political Science
Effectively advise and mentor students
Engage students in high impact learning practices
Develop a sustainable scholarship program, including seeking external funds
Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession
Participate in student recruitment
Monitor course outcome assessments
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, peers, and administrators

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Specialization within the broad field of Modern Asian History, with the ability to teach upper-level specialized courses as well as introductory surveys in World History.

Required Qualifications:
PhD (or ABD with expected completion by February 15, 2018)

Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience preferred 

What to Submit:
Letter of application, Curriculum vita, Copies of transcripts, Names of three references

To be considered for the Assistant Professor of Modern Asian History position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on December 1, 2016. Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu  to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.