Sep 21

Job: Assistant Professor at Kalamazoo College

From the JETAASC newsletter:

WEN CHAO CHEN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES

Kalamazoo College seeks an interdisciplinary teacher and scholar for an endowed tenure track position as the Assistant Professor level in East Asian social sciences. Successful candidates must be able to teach a core set of courses in History, ideally modern and pre-modern China and Japan. Preference will be given to those who can make important linkages across and contribute to a broad set of areas, which, besides East Asian studies and history, might include anthropology/sociology and political science. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a high aptitude for and interest in undergraduate teaching, a commitment to the liberal arts, and a desire to involve undergraduates in scholarship both in and out of the classroom. Ph.D. (or evidence of imminent completion) required. Salary is competitive and consistent with level of experience.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 225,000 which supports four college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Completed applications received by November 2, 2009 will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of teaching philosophy and goals, a description of scholarly interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three letters of recommendation to the contact info listed below. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish.

Contact Info:
Rose Bundy, Chair
East Asian Studies Search Committee
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
Website:

http://www.kzoo.edu


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