Institution:   Colby College, Department of East Asian Studies
Location:   Maine, United States
Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor

The Departments of History and East Asian Studies at Colby College invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2011.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in history with a research interest in China, Japan, or Korea of any historical period, as well as a demonstrated commitment to liberal arts education. Teaching load is five courses, including a one-semester “Foundations of East Asia” and four 200- or 300-level history courses. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Ankeney Weitz, Chair, East Asian Studies Department, Colby College, 5630 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901.  Review of applications will begin on May 10, and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the

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Contact:  Please send a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Ankeney Weitz, Chair
East Asian Studies Department
Colby College
5630 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901
Website: www.colby.edu