Assistant Professor Asian American History - University of Connecticut
Asian American History: The University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/ beginning associate professorship in Asian American History beginning August 23, 2011.
The position will be a joint appointment between the Asian American Studies Institute and the History Department, the tenure home of the appointment. The teaching load will be equally split between the Institute and History, and will include Asian American studies, Asian American history, and U.S. history courses. Minimum Qualifications: completed Ph.D. in Asian American history; demonstrated excellence in research and teaching; strong interest in graduate teaching and mentoring. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications: research specialization in migration, immigration, diaspora, transnationalism, and/or comparative race/ethnicity; demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience; if currently associate professor, promoted within the last three years. Position is at the Storrs campus. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach at the campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford. The salary and rank of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should provide a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and a sample published article or research paper through the University’s online applicant system, Husky Hire, here (Search number 2011038). Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Asian American History Search, History Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2103. Applicants who submit materials by October 29, 2010, will receive preference in the screening process. The University of Connecticut actively solicits applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
