Institution:   Luther College, History
Location:   Iowa, United States
Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian history

Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of History (East Asian history); a one-year, non-tenure track position beginning late August 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. preferred by September 1, 2014.  The successful candidate should demonstrate a passion for teaching excellence in a private liberal arts setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Specialization within East Asian history is open, but preference will be given to candidates with a research or teaching interest in environmental history or gender and womens history.  This position carries an annual load of seven courses to include a survey course in East Asian history, specialized courses in the candidates areas of research interest, an all-college interdisciplinary course for first year students which includes writing instruction, and a first-year seminar to be taught during the January Term.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:  Luther College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum.  We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity.  Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Review of applications begins January 31, 2014 and continues until position is filled.  Applicants dossiers will include:

letter of application
curriculum vitae
statement of teaching philosophy
teaching evaluations
unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts
three letters of recommendation

Apply at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com.

Contact: Apply at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com.  Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Brian Caton, Search Committee Chair, Luther College, Decorah, IA  52101; phone: (563) 387-2119; email: catobr01@luther.edu.  Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu.