Institution:       University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Department of History
Location:          Wisconsin, United States
Position:          Assistant Professor, East Asian History

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to teach introductory and upper-level courses in East Asian history beginning August 2017. Research fields should complement existing faculty expertise and may include any specialization in East Asian history. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and upper-level courses in East Asian history, and a freshman-level modern world history course. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda and contribute to campus, professional and public service. Starting date is August 24, 2017. Salary is dependent upon academic preparation and teaching experience.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a demonstrated excellence in teaching, a commitment to undergraduate education, and clear evidence of scholarly potential. Ph.D. in History is required.  ABD candidates may be considered if the Ph.D. will be completed by August 24, 2017.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include a freshman-level modern world history course. Teaching load is four courses per semester. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda and contribute to campus, professional and public service.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by November 1, 2016 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 orhrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Dr. Molly Patterson, Chair, East Asian Search Committee
Associate Professor of History
262/472-5155
pattersm@uww.edu

More information about the History Department at UWW is available athttp://www.uww.edu/cls/history

To Apply:

A complete application packet must include online submission of the following documents:

-Letter of application;
-Statement of teaching philosophy;
-Vita;
-Names and contact information for three references
-Photocopies of official graduate transcripts
-Letters of Recommendation may be requested at a later date.

To Apply and submit these documents please visit www.uww.edu.  Click on the Employment link located at the bottom of the page, then click on the UW-Whitewater Careers link at the top of the next page.  This Job ID is: 12339.