The Women's Studies Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for an Assistant Professor from individuals with expertise in historical studies of gender, culture, and transnationality from perspectives of indigenous peoples and communities in Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific region. Ph.D. required from an accredited college, university of foreign equivalent earned by August 2011. Review of applications to begin on January 10, 2011 and continue until position is filled.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR WOMEN'S STUDIES, position # 082280, 9-month appointment, permanent, general funds, full-time, tenure track, to begin August 1, 2011, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. The Women's Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, College of Social Sciences, seeks an individual with expertise in historical studies of gender, culture, and transnationality from perspectives of indigenous peoples and communities in Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific region.
Duties: To teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise undergraduate and graduate students; maintain an active research program; seek extramural funding; engage in departmental, university, professional, as well as community activities.
Minimum Qualifications:Earned Ph.D. in Women's or Gender Studies, History or Humanities-related field with feminist/gender studies emphasis from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent (earned by August 2011). Record of scholarly and instructional achievement or promise in the field of gender and indigenous culture/history in Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific region.
Desirable Qualifications:Research and experience in Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific region; previous experience teaching introductory history courses on gender,
culture, and civilization; evidence of externally funded research; a record of peer reviewed publications. We are most interested in applicants who can contribute to and strengthen the program's Humanities component.
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, three relevant publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and have letters of recommendation from 3 professional references sent directly to the department.
Application Address:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Women's Studies Program
2424 Maile Way
Saunders Hall 722
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Inquiries: contact Dr. Mire Koikari, Director (808)-956-8579 or mire@hawaii.edu
*Review of applications to begin on January 10, 2011 and continue until position is filled. Applications received by that date will be given priority.*
*The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.*
