Professor of Southeast Asia History: Michigan State University

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Southeast Asia History: Michigan State University

-- The Department of History at Michigan State University seeks applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Southeast Asia. We seek candidates whose expertise complements departmental strengths and who are interested in transnational and interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

-- Active engagement in the Asian Studies Center is expected. Special attention will be given to candidates who have a research or teaching area in Islam in Southeast Asia.

-- Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong, externally recognized and supported program of scholarship; to develop excellence in teaching; and to establish a recognized program of outreach and professional service appropriate to their scholarship. Teaching load is two courses per semester and includes all levels from general undergraduate education to advanced graduate training.

-- Ph.D. required. Salaries, benefits, and support for research are competitive. Full-time academic-year appointments for this year's successful candidates will begin August 15, 2008.

-- Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing research and teaching, a vita, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin on November 26 and will continue until suitable candidates are located All materials should be mailed to: Southeast Asian Search, Professor Mark Kornbluh, Chairperson, Department of History, 301 Morrill Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1036.