Assistant Professor of East Asian History - Tenure Track

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Job Description

The Department of History at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position in East Asian History beginning August 2013. The successful candidate will teach survey courses in Chinese and Japanese History, as well as introductory courses in history and upper-level courses in his/her area of specialization. We welcome applications in all areas of East Asian History. Sub-fields might include intellectual history, history of science, environmental history, comparative history, global history, or other sub-fields that complement our existing offerings. The successful candidate will also supervise undergraduate research in the College’s required Independent Study Program and participate in the College’s interdisciplinary programs, including Chinese Studies, East Asian Studies and First-Year Seminars in Critical Inquiry. Ph.D. expected by August 2013.

Please submit a letter of application (addressed to Gregory Shaya, Chair, Department of History), CV, graduate transcripts and three confidential letters of recommendation. Additional evidence of research and teaching interests is also welcome (e.g., prospectuses, articles, chapters, syllabi, course descriptions, statement of teaching philosophy). Electronic submission (in pdf format) is required.

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Posted August 29, 2012