Institution: Valparaiso University, History
Location:   Indiana, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor, Tenure track, East Asian history

East Asia. Valparaiso University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of East Asian history to begin August 2012. PhD and evidence of scholarship in Chinese and/or Japanese history required. Valparaiso University has a strong undergraduate Chinese and Japanese studies program and a Master of Arts in Chinese Studies program.  Evidence of strong teaching is desirable.  Ability to teach in the Freshman Core program is required and willingness to teach classes in Twentieth Century World History preferred. Send letter of application, C.V., transcripts, supporting materials, and three recommendation letters by December 1, 2011, to Prof. Charles Schaefer, Department of History, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at http://www.valpo.edu/equalopportunity/index.php.  Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Contact: Prof. Charles Schaefer, Department of History, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383.