St. Olaf College, History and Asian Studies Departments
Tenure track Assistant Professor, East Asian History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Minnesota, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
Regular teaching responsibilities include courses in East Asian history at all levels: national and transnational surveys, topical seminars, and interdisciplinary courses on Asia, such as Asian Conversations. In addition to expertise in East Asian history, we welcome candidates with interests in fields such as gender studies, ethnic studies or environmental studies. A commitment to experiential learning through international study, internships and undergraduate student research projects is highly desirable. The normal teaching load is six courses a year divided between the two departments.
Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. by September 1, 2018. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of fluency in Chinese, Japanese or Korean. Applicants must submit materials online at https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings
A complete application includes:
- cover letter outlining your qualifications;
- current curriculum vitae;
- short statement (1 page) describing your approach to teaching;
- short statement (1 page) of your research agenda;
- writing sample (dissertation chapter or scholarly article);
- unofficial graduate school transcripts.
- the names and email contact information of three professional references who can speak to your abilities in classroom teaching and scholarship. St. Olaf College solicits letters directly.
Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to:
Prof. Barbara E. Reed, Chair of the East Asian History search committee
Department of Asian Studies
St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
Email: as-hist_tt2018@stolaf.edu
Application review will begin on October 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
More information about the History and Asian Studies Departments can be found at https://wp.stolaf.edu/history/ and http://wp.stolaf.edu/asian-studies/.
Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is located in Northfield, Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich and diverse cultural resources. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes a global perspective.
A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.
To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
Contact: |
Prof. Barbara E. Reed, Chair of the East Asian History search committee Email: as-hist_tt2018@stolaf.edu |
Website: | http://wp.stolaf.edu/ |
Primary Category: | East Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian History / Studies Contemporary History Cultural History / Studies Early Modern History and Period Studies Ethnic History / Studies Intellectual History Japanese History / Studies Nationalism History / Studies Political History / Studies Urban History / Studies Chinese History / Studies Korean History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 07/07/2017 |
Closing Date | 10/08/2017 |