Government and Asian Studies - Chinese Politics
The Department of Government and the Asian Studies Program invite applications for a tenure track position in Chinese Politics. Candidates should have a primary research and teaching interest in China, but we welcome candidates with a comparative perspective who have the potential to offer courses in other countries or regions. The position will be a joint appointment between the Department of Government and the Asian Studies program at the junior (assistant professor) level. Teaching load is four courses per year. Ph.D. preferred; advanced ABDs considered.
Bowdoin College is now accepting electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability, and the contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009. We will be conducting preliminary interviews at the APSA annual meeting in September.
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