The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a specialization in Hmong studies or highland societies in Asia and/or adjacent regions. Ph.D. required. Appointment to begin August 2010. Application deadline: December 1, 2009.
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Assistant Professor Position
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Main Category: Area Studies/Ethnic Studies
Secondary Categories: Geography
Asian History or Studies
Anthropology/Archaeology
The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks candidates for an assistant professor (tenure-track) position with a specialization in Hmong studies or highland societies in Southeast Asia and/or adjacent regions. Appointment to begin August 2010. Ph.D. required. Previous teaching experience at the college/university level desirable but not required. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, conduct scholarly research in area of expertise, and perform university and professional service as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to do collaborative work in the Center for Southeast Studies and participate in program activities. The tenure home for the appointment will reside in a department appropriate to the candidate's discipline, i.e., social sciences or arts and humanities.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2009. Applications and three letters of reference, in PDF format, should be sent via email to mmcullin@wisc.edu and kolds@wisc.edu. For additional information, see http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062881.html and http://hmongstudiesmadison.wordpress.com/. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment.
Contact Info:
Prof. Kris Olds, Chair, Hmong Studies Search Committee
Dr. Michael Cullinane, Assoc. Director
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
207 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Dr.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 53706
phone: 608-263-1755
fax: 608-263-3735
email: mmcullin@wisc.edu and kolds@wisc.edu
Website: http://seasia.wisc.edu
