Institution: Towson University, History
Location:   Maryland, United States
Position:   Lecturer, Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of History at Towson University invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor of Japanese history beginning August 2011. Ph.D. preferred.  ABDs defending by June 1, 2012, will be considered but would hold the rank of instructor until the doctorate is awarded.  The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly potential.  The teaching load is four courses per semester: a combination of the East Asian Civilization survey, the World History survey, and an upper-division Japanese history course focusing on the area of specialty.  Electronic applications only.  Send a letter of application, curriculum, vitae, three letters of recommendation, course syllabi, official graduate school transcripts, and a writing sample (article or dissertation chapter) to jpnhistsearch@towson.edu.

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts.  The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events.  As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region.  Towson enrolls more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 63 undergraduate majors, 38 masters programs and four doctoral programs.  Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 650 full-time faculty who were here.

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact:

Dr. Elizabeth Kelly Gray
Department of History
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD  21252-0001
(410) 704-2917
egray@towson.edu
Website: http://www.towson.edu