University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Assistant Professor, Japanese History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Japanese history beginning 1 September 2009. Duties include teaching both pre-modern and modern Japanese history survey courses, developing upper-division courses, and offering courses in the UMass/Five College Graduate Program. Candidates must be proficient in Japanese as demonstrated by her/his research record.
Preference will be given to those candidates whose research complements existing fields of study on this campus or in the Five Colleges. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in hand by 1 September 2009, promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The department will conduct interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Applicants must submit an application letter stating research interests and qualifications, c.v., sample syllabi, a short writing sample and three letters of reference. Application review will begin on 3 November 2008. Send materials to Chair of Japanese History Search Committee, Department of History, Herter Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 161 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9312.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Chair of Japanese History Search Committee
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Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/05/2008 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2008 |