TENURE-TRACK POSITION – HISTORY

The University of Minnesota, Morris has an opening for a Tenure-Track position in History starting August 16, 2010. Teaching responsibilities include East Asian history, modern China, modern Japan, and an introductory course in World History. Preferred field is Asian history. Evidence of teaching excellence is necessary. Teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with Ph.D. by date of appointment are preferred (rank as Assistant Professor); ABD is required (rank as Instructor) and must have Ph.D. conferred by January 31, 2011 for reappointment. Other position responsibilities include advising undergraduates, maintaining an active research program, and providing service to the campus. An understanding of teaching at a residential, undergraduate liberal arts college is desired.

The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. As one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, UMM has a unique mission and offers the best of both in the world of higher education--a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research University system. UMM is located 160 miles WNW of Minneapolis in a small (5000) rural community.  Our student body is diverse (19% students of color) and academically well-prepared, with 55% earning an ACT comprehensive score of 25 or higher and over 50% drawn from the top 20% of their high school classes.  Our current faculty have received 18 of the University system’s highest teaching award and are very active in research and publication.  To learn more about the University of Minnesota, Morris visit our website at http://www.morris.umn.edu.

To learn more about the History Discipline visit http://www.morris.umn.edu/academic/history/.

Apply on-line at the University of Minnesota online Employment System at http://employment.umn.edu .  Also, please send via regular mail a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation along with any other materials relating to teaching ability and scholarly promise to Roland Guyotte, Chair, History Search Committee, Division of the Social Sciences, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN 56267. Application review will begin on November 24, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. For other communications: guyottrl@morris.umn.edu or 320-589-6185. Fax: 320-589-6117.

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