Chinese History

Bowdoin College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in pre-modern Chinese history (through the late imperial period).  Joint appointment in the History Department and Asian Studies Program, beginning Fall 2009.   In addition to teaching courses in their fields of specialization, candidates will be expected to offer courses and advise independent studies in modern Chinese history.  2/2 teaching load.   Ph.D. preferred, but ABDs considered.  Salary range competitive. We seek and expect the promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Send a letter of application, c.v., three letters of reference, writing sample, and the best available information about the quality of teaching to:

 Chair, China History Search
 Department of History
 Bowdoin College
 9900 College Station
 Brunswick, ME 04011-8499. 

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008.  The search committee plans to conduct initial interviews at the AHA annual meeting in January 2009.

Bowdoin is a highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 28% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students.  Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.   

Bowdoin College offers strong support for faculty research and teaching.  We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners.  To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty. For further information about the college and the department, see our website at: bowdoin.edu/history/faculty-search/