Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese History
- Employer
- Williams College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 7, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, History
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese History
Williams College: History
Location: Williams College
Open Date: Jan 03, 2025
Deadline: Feb 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of History at Williams College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship in Japanese history, to start July 1, 2025. We welcome applications from scholars of any topic in Japanese history, during any time period. The department would particularly welcome candidates able to offer courses in Korean history. We welcome applications from candidates of all background and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities or those whose experiences and perspective will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply.
The teaching load in the department will be two courses per semester, and faculty have considerable autonomy in developing the curriculum in their fields. Information about the department and current curriculum can be found at: https://history.williams.edu. The History Department is home to a diverse faculty, and we have a demonstrated record of supporting colleagues from many different backgrounds.
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (. The History Department is home to a diverse faculty, and we have a demonstrated record of supporting colleagues from many different backgrounds.
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Qualifications
The candidate should be a dedicated scholar with a Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2025.
All offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Further information is available at: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Application Instructions
Please send the following application materials to the department chair, Jessica Chapman, via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/161028): a letter of application that includes a summary of current and future scholarship, teaching interests and experience, and ability to contribute effectively to a broadly diverse campus community; a curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and an article or chapter length writing sample. The deadline for receipt of these materials is Friday, February 21, 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/161028
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu).
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
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Williams College has been around for more than 200 years, yet we’re constantly evolving and growing. As a liberal arts college, Williams has always taught fundamental problem-solving skills that students can use well beyond their four years here. We also recognize that facing complex issues within our history and culture is necessary for sustaining an equitable, just and environmentally responsible community. We strive to create an inclusive culture in which every voice is heard. The college is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to find their place and thrive, no matter who you are, where you come from or what role you fulfill when you get here.
Williams invests in our employees, offering generous health care, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors, retirement plans and more. Our vibrant 450-acre campus is home to around 2,000 students who benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and their energy is the heartbeat of an active population. Many people come to Williams for the job and stay for decades because of the lively environment and warm neighbors. You’re more than a person doing a job; you are joining our community.
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