Institution:       University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
Location:          Arkansas, United States
Position:           Assistant Professor in East Asian History

The Department of History at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in East Asian history to begin August 2015. Scholars with areas of specialization in any subfield of the history of East Asia are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a 2/2 teaching load and the opportunity to participate in the interdisciplinary Asian Studies Program. A Ph.D. in History or related discipline is required at time of appointment. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2014. Please submit a letter of application, Curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation through: http://apply.interfolio.com/25192 (preferred) or East Asian History Search, Department of History, University of Arkansas, 416 Old Main, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Questions concerning the search may be directed to Professor Michael Pierce (mpierce@uark.edu).

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Contact:            Professor Michael Pierce at mpierce@uark.edu

Website:           http://history.uark.edu