Missouri State — Assistant Professor of Modern East Asia

The History Department at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of the History of the Modern East Asia ( 19th and 20th Century).

Area of specialty is open but the candidate must demonstrate an ability and willingness to teach the East Asian survey courses and upper level courses in East Asian History broadly in both geographical and chronological scope. The successful candidate will also teach sections of World History and graduate courses in their area of specialty. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to an ongoing research agenda in Modern Asian History. Ph.D. must be completed within one year of initial appointment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, three confidential letters of recommendation and a syllabus in World History from 1600 and an upper-level course in East Asian History. All application material, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically at: http://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/35316.

First date of consideration is October 16 with the position remaining open until filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. F.T. Miller.

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/ disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities and sexual orientation/gender identity.