Faculty Positions Available
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track in Modern China , Department of History
MODERN CHINA. The Department of History at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in the field of modern Chinese history (1644-present). Strong commitment to research and publication and demonstrated teaching excellence are essential. Teaching load is two courses per semester. The Search Committee will interview selected candidates at the AHA Annual Meeting in New York in January. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and arrange for three or more confidential letters of recommendation for receipt to Prof. Kenneth F. Ledford, Chair, Modern China Search Committee, Department of History, Case Western Reserve University , 10900 Euclid Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44106-7107 . Applications received by Friday, October 31, 2008 will receive full consideration. Electronic applications preferred; send to CWRUHistorySearch@case.edu . Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.
LATINO/CHICANO HISTORY. As part of an exciting, new university strategic initiative in Social Justice, Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the field of Latino/Chicano History, 19 th or 20 th century, specialization open. Assistant professor preferred, associate professor considered. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or have met all requirements for a Ph.D. by August 2009. For assistant professors a record of scholarly activity and the potential to advance in a field of research is required. Senior applicants must have an established record of excellence in research. Rank commensurate with experience and achievement. Strong commitment to issues of diversity and social justice are essential.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of History with a 2-2 teaching load, and will be the first of at least five new anticipated hires through the Social Justice initiative over the next several years in the College of Arts and Sciences. The newly launched Social Justice initiative reflects CWRU's and the College's commitment to understanding inequality and social change, and creating a learning culture that links research, scholarship, and teaching to real-world issues.
The Search Committee will interview selected candidates at the AHA Annual Meeting in New York in January. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and arrange for at least three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Rhonda Y. Williams, Director of the Social Justice Initiative and Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7107. Applications received by Tuesday, November 11, 2008 , will receive full consideration. Electronic applications welcome; send to CWRUHistorySearch@case.edu . In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
