MCLC: Saskatchewan position

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: Tina Chen <Tina.Chen at ad.umanitoba.ca>
Subject: Saskatchewan position
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The Department of History in the College of Arts and Science at the
University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track
position in Asian history with a specialization in gender and sexualities.
The starting date for this position is July 1, 2013. Geographical
specialization (within Asia) and temporal focus are open. Familiarity with
feminist and/or queer theory is a strong asset.

We seek a scholar who will strengthen and broaden our existing
departmental expertise in histories of gender and sexuality. Additionally,
we welcome linkages to the current areas of research strength in the
department, including: Native-Newcomer relations; the history of science
and medicine; environmental history; twentieth century politics, culture
and public policy; and the North American Great Plains. The successful
candidate for this position will also participate in the Women¹s and
Gender Studies Program (WGSt) located in the Interdisciplinary Centre for
Culture and Creativity. It is expected that the candidate would provide
interesting new synergies for collaborative research with faculty in the
WGSt program, which might include: research on sexualities and race,
gender and development, gender and the environment, and sexualities and
medicine. In addition, the University of Saskatchewan offers a variety of
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the College and
the University, including: collaboration with the fifty scholars actively
engaged in gendered research across the disciplines; with faculty in the
International Studies Program; and with faculty engaged in international
study/research abroad initiatives.

A completed PhD is required and the successful candidate will be expected
to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program. Applicants
should demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and
graduate supervision. A competitive package of start-up grants for
research purposes will be available upon hiring.

The Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan has 20
faculty, strong research programs in a variety of fields, a graduate
program with approximately 80 students, half of whom are PhD candidates,
and an energetic and innovative undergraduate program.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, a city with
diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a
variety of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for
excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a
full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to a
student population of nearly 21, 000. The College of Arts & Science offers
a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the
social sciences, and the sciences and is home to over 8,000 undergraduate
and graduate students and 325 faculty, including 14 Canada Research Chairs
(two of which are located in the Department of History). The College
emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs,
community outreach and international collaboration. Information about the
Department, the College, the University and the city of Saskatoon can be
found on the web at www.usask.ca <http://www.usask.ca/> and
www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca <http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/>.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching
dossier, and a sample of written or published work, and should arrange for
3 letters of reference to be sent directly to

Dr. Jim Handy, Head
Department of History
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Canada

Electronic applications are strongly encouraged (PDF files preferred).
They may be sent by email to Nadine.penner at usask.ca
The search committee will begin to review applications December 5, 2012,
continuing until an appointment is made.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full
potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility
for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are
valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes
applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our
community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority