Assistant Professor of Asian History

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00905

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Asian History

Position Number

F00406

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

History

EClass Code

Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

The Department of History at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at assistant professor level in Asian History. This is a nine-month appointment beginning August 2023. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chinese history, Japanese history, Asian Studies, or closely related field. We welcome candidates with research interests in Mongolia, ancient and classical China, and medieval Korea and/or Japan. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a proven ability to teach undergraduate courses, particularly in world history, medieval world history, and Asian studies.

Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of History are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of History are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the community, and our society.

At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible.

MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. Our Fall 2021 student population consists of over 57% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in downtown Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of introductory world surveys and Asian history, broadly. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach upper-division courses in Chinese and Japanese history, as well as courses that meet the needs of the department.

The position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student body; student advising activities; scholarship; and service within the university, the profession, and community.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Chinese history, Japanese history, Asian Studies, or closely related field. PhD must be conferred by July 2023.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Demonstrated experience teaching and being sensitive to the needs of a diverse urban student population, including (but not limited to) students from marginalized, traditionally underrepresented populations, LGBTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners

Posting date

11/07/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

01/06/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by January 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of application detailing your qualifications as they relate to the position
3. Diversity statement. Equity, inclusion, and the success of students with diverse identities are core to the mission of our Department and University. Please submit a diversity statement that details your ability to meaningfully contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While not an exhaustive list, applicants can demonstrate their abilities through lived experiences, personal identities, curriculum, teaching pedagogy, research, service contributions, etc.
4. Teaching evaluations
5. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire
6. Names and contact information for three references. Reference letters may be requested at a later stage

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .