MCLC: College of Wooster position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Rujie Wang <rwang at wooster.edu>
Subject: College of Wooster position
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Assistant Professor, East Asian History: 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 College¹s
required Independent Study Program and participate in the College¹s
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, CV, graduate transcripts and three
confidential letters of recommendation to Gregory Shaya, Chair, Department
of History.  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.  Application materials and inquiries should
be sent to Natalie McCoy, Administrative Coordinator for the Department of
History at nmccoy at wooster.edu.  Deadline for all application materials is
November 15, 2012.

 
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and
sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The
College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority
candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply.
Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons
without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal
laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the
United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Drug-free workplace.