Require Assistant Professor of Chinese History in Oberlin, OH

Job title: Assistant Professor of Chinese History

Company: Oberlin College & Conservatory

Job description: Announcement Information



Job Summary



The Department of History and Program on East Asian Studies at Oberlin College invite applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Ming/Qing Chinese History with a preferred subfield of environmental history and/or the history of science. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning Fall 2024, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

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Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.



The History Department at Oberlin College is comprised of scholar-teachers who maintain active research agendas and are committed to innovative teaching. The Department is known for mentoring excellent undergraduate research, for placing graduates in Ph.D. programs, and for encouraging students to bring their historical learning outside the traditional classroom. For more information, please visit



The Program on East Asian Studies stands out within a liberal arts context for its faculty expertise in all three major regional areas: China, Korea and Japan. East Asian Studies at Oberlin College is one of the oldest interdisciplinary programs in the U.S. that offers five years of Chinese and four years of Japanese language instruction. With joint and courtesy appointments in religion, politics, cinema studies, literature, history, art history, and environmental studies, East Asian Studies provides curricular breadth and depth that encourage majors to study both history and culture across the East Asian region. For more information, please visit https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/east-asian-studies.

Responsibilities



The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general area of Ming/Qing Chinese History. In addition to teaching topical lecture and seminar courses in their subfield, the applicant will regularly teach a two semester Chinese History survey course, as well as being part of the regular rotation to teach the History Department's required history methods course.



The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising and service on committees.

Qualifications



Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2024-25). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Compensation



Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants



A complete application will be comprised of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a chapter length writing sample; 5) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and your plans to support undergraduate research; and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.*



All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at:



*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.



Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 2, 2023 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.



Questions about the position can be addressed to: East Asian Studies Program Director, Professor Emer O'Dwyer or 440-775-8313.

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Location: Oberlin, OH

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