What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Asian History (AY 25-26) position at Albion College?
Albion College: Academic Affairs: History
Location
Albion, MI
Open Date
Apr 02, 2025
Description
The History Department at Albion College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Asian history to begin August 2025. The teaching load is 3/3. In the fall, the courses would include two sections of a survey titled East Asia: Culture and Civilization as well as one upper-level course on World War II and the Pacific. The three spring courses are open to the appointee's preferences in consultation with the department. Candidates should ideally have completed PhDs, though advanced ABDs will also be considered. We seek applicants with a passion for teaching, the liberal arts, and a diverse student population. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be expected to assist students in connecting to campus resources and support services. Department colleagues and technical staff will provide resources and support to assist with teaching, and the College's Center for Teaching & Learning offers additional resources to enhance the teaching experience.
We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogies to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, demonstrating excellence with successful creative activity, scholarship or research that involves students.
Albion College is located in Albion, Michigan. The city of Albion is located in south central Michigan. It is within a one hour drive of Ann Arbor, Lansing and Battle Creek.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should submit an online application consisting of the following:
Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please contact Chris Riedel, chair of the search committee, at criedel@albion.edu with any questions.
Location
Albion, MI
Open Date
Apr 02, 2025
Description
The History Department at Albion College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Asian history to begin August 2025. The teaching load is 3/3. In the fall, the courses would include two sections of a survey titled East Asia: Culture and Civilization as well as one upper-level course on World War II and the Pacific. The three spring courses are open to the appointee's preferences in consultation with the department. Candidates should ideally have completed PhDs, though advanced ABDs will also be considered. We seek applicants with a passion for teaching, the liberal arts, and a diverse student population. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also be expected to assist students in connecting to campus resources and support services. Department colleagues and technical staff will provide resources and support to assist with teaching, and the College's Center for Teaching & Learning offers additional resources to enhance the teaching experience.
We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogies to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, demonstrating excellence with successful creative activity, scholarship or research that involves students.
Albion College is located in Albion, Michigan. The city of Albion is located in south central Michigan. It is within a one hour drive of Ann Arbor, Lansing and Battle Creek.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in related field by start of the position or advanced ABD will be considered
- Teaching experience preferred
Interested candidates should submit an online application consisting of the following:
- a cover letter explaining
- your academic background and research interests
- your philosophy of teaching and student engagement
- your interest in working at a small liberal arts college
- a current CV
- a statement on your commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds of not more than one page
- copies of your most recent transcript
- names and contact information for three academic references
Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please contact Chris Riedel, chair of the search committee, at criedel@albion.edu with any questions.
