The University of Kansas Department of History is searching for an Assistant Professor in Modern Japanese History:

Modern Japanese History   The University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern Japanese history (post Edo period), to begin in August 2013.  Required qualifications:  Applicants currently ABD will be considered, but a Ph.D. in History or a closely related field is expected by the start date of appointment. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, including undergraduate courses and graduate-level history courses that contribute to the department’s graduate program and the University’s M.A. and Ph.D. programs in East Asian Studies.  For a complete list of duties, requirements, and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position number 00001923 (Modern Japanese History).  The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge; and (4) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities.  See http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/ for more information.  Initial review of applications begins November 5, 2012 and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified applicant pool.  Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

For further information and to apply, please consult: https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp