Institution:       Drake University, Department of History
Location:          Iowa, United States
Position:          Assistant Professor in East Asian History

Modern East Asia. The History department at Drake University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in East Asian history. The department seeks candidates who are committed to teaching and scholarship. The individual will teach a 3/3 load, participate in a two semester global history course “Passages to the Modern World: 1500 to the Present,” and teach courses in her/his area of specialty. Preference given to candidates with a primary expertise in modern China and who also can teach Japan and Korea. Ability to teach race, class, and gender is also desirable. Ph.D. preferred but candidates in final stages of completing dissertation will be considered. Salary competitive with peer schools and dependent on qualifications and experience. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, CV, and teaching evaluations from the most recent teaching year online at https://drake.HireTouch.com.  Please also submit three reference letters to kathryn.dale@drake.edu (departmental assistant).  Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.  Questions regarding the position should be directed to glenn.mcknight@drake.edu.   Drake University is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation.

Contact:

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Department Chair, Glenn McKNight at glenn.mcknight@drake.edu.  References should be submitted to department assistant, Katie Dale at kathryn.dale@drake.edu.