Institution: McGill University, History and Classical Studies
Location:   Quebec, Canada
Position:   Japanese and East Asian History, Assistant Professor,Tenure Track Faculty

McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Japanese History, a joint appointment in the Department of History and Classical Studies and the Department of East Asian Studies, commencing August 1, 2012. The candidate will have an active and innovative research program, and will be expected to teach courses in both departments at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels.  This includes introductory courses in East Asian history and in modern Japanese history, and courses within the candidate’s area of specialization. Ph.D. expected at time of appointment; teaching experience preferred. McGill University is an English language institution, but knowledge of French would be considered an asset.

Please complete the online application form available at http://www.mcgill.ca/history/academic-job-opportunities/.  A letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy and three confidential letters of reference should be sent electronically to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.

Applicants are asked to include the words “Japanese History Appointment” in the subject line.  Referees are asked to include the words “Japanese History Reference” in the subject line. Hard copies of reference letters might be requested at a later stage.  Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Although letters should be addressed to the Chair of the Japanese
History Search Committee, McGill University, Lea 608, 855 Sherbrooke
St. W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2T7, supporting documents as
well as all enquiries concerning the search are to be sent to
jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity.  It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.  We draw your attention to the self-identification equity form, available on our application website, which we invite you to complete and return with your supporting documents, if you so wish.

Contact: jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca
Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/history/