Asian History 2011-12

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Last year's (2010-11) jobs

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University of Wisconsin, Madison

 * Tenure track assistant professor of Transnational Asian History since 1500
 * "Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in research dealing with transnational exchange or interaction among cultures, societies, regions or states within Asia. Possible realms of exchange include, but are not limited to, intellectual, religious, economic, environmental, military, or political relations."
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2010
 * 2011, not 2010...reworded from last year's "diasporas..." search... now it's "transnational asia..." hmm
 * This is a different search, the diaspora position was decided.

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

 * 18-month (January 2012-June 2013) full-time Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor position in Pacific World/Asia-Pacific Studies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on interregional and Pacific Rim themes, with emphasis on Chinese or East Asian history.
 * Ph.D by time of appointment preferred. Teach courses in Pacific World/Asia-Pacific history as well as one course per semester in the College's General Studies program.
 * Teaching load is six four-hour courses per year.
 * Salary depends on qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of excellence in teaching.
 * Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Robert Gregg, Dean of Arts and Humanities, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, AA23, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205-9441.
 * Application review will begin July 25, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

Centre College (Kentucky)

 * tenure track asst. prof. in World History with specialism in either East Asia or Latin America preferred
 * (Link goes to posting on World History 2011-12 page, to keep discussion in one place)
 * Deadline: 14 Oct. 2011

Johns Hopkins University

 * Bo Jung and Soon Young Kim Professorship in East Asian Science and Technology
 * "Rank is open and we encourage applications from scholars at all levels. At the Assistant Professor level, the position is tenure-track, and at the Associate Professor level or above, the position will carry tenure. Ph.D. required; junior scholars should complete all Ph.D. requirements by the summer of 2012."
 * Review begins: 15 Dec. 2011
 * [cross posted at Hist. Sci, Tech &amp; Med 2011-12]
 * same search as last year, see 2010-2011. Last year three of four to give talks were China specialists.

Samford University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in East Asian History
 * "candidates must also have the ability to teach Chinese history"
 * PhD must be in hand before starting the appointment (August 2012)
 * Deadline: 14 Oct 2011

Texas Southern University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in East Asian History with a specialty in Chinese History
 * "Successful candidates should be able to teach World Civilization or U.S. History Survey courses"
 * Deadline: none stated (and note advert says position would start in 'fall 2011' - not clear if this is a typo)

Widener University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern East Asian History
 * "specialization in modern China is particularly desirable, to work with the Chongqing/Widener Culture & Study Program"
 * " Widener is a teaching institution with a 3/4 teaching load"
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011

Amherst College

 * Tenure track assistant professor in South Asian History
 * "We welcome applications from candidates who specialize in any period but who are prepared to teach courses in both pre-modern and modern South Asian history."
 * Review begins: 1 Nov. 2011

Colgate University

 * The History Department at Colgate University seeks a historian of South Asia at the Assistant Professor level, with teaching responsibilities beginning Fall Term 2012.


 * Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and letters of recommendation via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/813


 * For full consideration apply by October 10, 2011, with phone or Skype interviews of leading candidates expected in early November and campus visits for finalists planned for later that month.

Columbia University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in Islamic South Asian History
 * "Applicants must have expertise in early modern and/or modern South Asian history, and a working knowledge of both Urdu and Persian. However, we invite applications from all periods and specializations."
 * PhD must be in hand by July 2012
 * Review of applications begins: 7 Sept. 2011

University of British Columbia (Canada)

 * Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in South Asian History, any period from c.1200 CE to the modern period
 * "Candidates who work in areas connecting South Asia to the Indian Ocean or to other regions of the world are particularly encouraged to apply"
 * PhD must be in hand by 1 July 2012
 * Deadline: 1 Oct. 2011

University of Central Florida
===University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign===
 * Assistant Professor of Indian/South Asian History
 * Duties include conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in modern Indian/South Asian history as well as providing service to the university. Position requires Ph.D. in History or a related field (foreign equivalent acceptable).
 * CVs must be sent to Dr. John Sacher, Department Chair, UCF History Department, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., CNH 551, Orlando, FL 32816-1350.
 * Application Deadline: September 12, 2011
 * Full-time tenure-track beginning assistant professor position with a target start date of August 16, 2012. The department welcomes applicants specializing in any period of South Asian history.
 * Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.eduand upload application materials through this system.
 * All materials must be submitted by the closing date of October 25, 2011.

University of Oregon

 * Tenure track assistant professor in South Asian History
 * PhD must be in-hand by time of appointment
 * Review of Applications begins: 15 Oct. 2011

Yale University

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in South Asian history, to begin July 1, 2012.
 * Applications are invited from historians specializing in any period of South Asian history who have strong potential for achievement in scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and intellectual leadership.
 * Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, c.v., statement of research and teaching interests, a short (chapter or article length) writing sample, and three letters of reference to South Asian History Search, c/o Caryn Carson, Dept. of History, Yale University, P.O. Box 208324, New Haven, CT 06520. E-mail: [mailto:caryn.carson@yale.edu caryn.carson@yale.edu].

Hamilton College

 * Two-year teaching post-doctoral fellowship for a scholar in any discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences working on Southeast Asia to begin July 1, 2012.
 * We are especially interested in interdisciplinary teaching and research. The applicant’s facility with an Asian language is assumed. Preference given to applicants who will have recently completed the dissertation by the time of appointment, but ABDs nearing completion will be considered. Applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
 * The successful candidate will teach three courses during the academic year and be housed in a department of his or her discipline.
 * The annual stipend is $50,000 for the candidate with degree in hand and a $5,000 fund to support scholarship.
 * Send a letter of application, c.v., dissertation abstract (Dissertation Abstracts Online version), graduate transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, and course syllabi or proposals to Professor Thomas Wilson, Southeast Asian Studies Search Committee Chair, Asian Studies Program, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY, 13323 (asianpd1@hamilton.edu).
 * The deadline for applications is November 1, 2011.
 * Hamilton College (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in the Mohawk Valley of upstate New York; for applicants with dual-career considerations, Hamilton participates in the regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which posts additional area employment opportunities at www.upstatenyherc.org. Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

Ohio University

 * Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in East Asian History, with a specialization in twentieth-century China. Applicants must have the requisite language skills, a strong record of research, and an agenda for future scholarly achievement. We seek a candidate able to teach upper-division courses in both Chinese and Japanese history as well as survey courses on East Asia, broadly conceived, and World History. The ability to teach the history of Southeast Asia is desirable but is not a requirement. The successful candidate must also be able to teach and advise students in our MA and PhD programs.
 * Ph.D. required by September 2012. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
 * To Apply: Online quick application required. Please use this link to view the posting details and apply online: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/522
 * Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 10/14/2011.

Harvard University

 * Tenure track assistant/associate professor in Modern Chinese History
 * "...with strong preference for the period from 1911 to the present"
 * Deadline: 31 Oct. 2011

UC Davis

 * The Department of History at the University of California, Davis, seeks to hire an historian of Late Imperial or Republican China with research interests in social, cultural, and/or gender history. Ability to teach a broad range of courses covering Late Imperial and 20th century China is essential; ability to teach a modern World History course is desirable. The appointment will be made at the assistant professor level.
 * Applicants must complete the PhD by time of appointment. The deadline for submission of application and letters of recommendation is October 15 or until the position is filled. Applications will only be accepted online at http://his.facultysearch.ucdavis.edu

University of Chicago

 * tenure track assistant or tenured associate professor in 20th century Chinese History
 * "The area of specialization is open, although the Department encourages candidates to apply who are working on politics, culture, science or technology."
 * Deadline: 15 Jan 2012

University of Michigan-Dearborn

 * Assistant Professor of Chinese and World History. Full time (6 courses per year), effective 9/1/2012.
 * Preferred candidate should have a research specialization in Chinese History (period open) and be able to offer courses in Chinese history, East Asian history and contribute to our World History survey sequence.
 * Applications should be received by November 1st, 2011 to ensure full consideration.

University of Wisconsin, Madison

 * Tenure track assistant professor of Chinese History since 1911
 * "We are particularly interested in candidates who will actively develop our East Asian history program and contribute to departmental and campus strengths in interdisciplinary and thematic research."
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011
 * They intend to interview at the AHA
 * Isn't this a repeat search of two years ago (same job description as I recall?) What happened with that?

Australia National University

 * Lecturer in Contemporary Indian History and Politics
 * "Applications from scholars holding a PhD in any relevant field of post-1947 Indian history or politics would be welcomed. The successful candidate will have a fluent command of a modern Indian language, and will be expected to support our Hindi-Urdu language teaching programs"
 * Strong publication record required
 * Deadline: 20 Sept. 2011

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

 * Tenure track asst. prof. or tenure-eligible assoc. prof. in Modern Japanese History
 * PhD by start of post (August 2012).
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011