Assistant Professor of History - East Asian History

The History Department at Siena College seeks an historian in East Asian History for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship beginning in academic year 2010-11. A strong record of teaching and research is necessary. In addition to teaching East Asia, responsibilities will include a core survey course on 20th-21st-century world history. The person hired will be encouraged to teach upper level Asian courses in the college’s current catalog as well as develop new courses within his/her specialty. Interested applicants may view the History Department's web site at http://www.siena.edu/history/.

Application by electronic submission in Word format is preferred addressed to SLAsearches@siena.edu. Application will consist of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, summary of research, and one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Also, provide three letters of recommendation addressed to History Search Committee, c/o School of Liberal Arts, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211-1462. Applications must be received electronically or postmarked by November 23, 2009, and interviews may take place at the AHA meeting January 2010. Applicants must have a PhD by August 1, 2010.

Siena College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition located in New York's Capital District. Salary and benefits are competitive. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.