Faculty Position Openings Template

The Asian Studies Program and College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University invite applications for the jointly appointed position of Assistant Professor, specializing in Asian Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with an interdisciplinary approach to their research and who offer a promising record of scholarly publication and teaching. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position, starting August 2010.

Areas of responsibility include coordinating the comprehensive ASIA 3001 “Understanding Asia” course; teaching courses in both the candidate’s home department and in the Asian Studies Program; advising Asian Studies minor students; and promoting the Asian Studies Program. Service to the university or in the community is expected and highly valued. Applicants are encouraged from any discipline usually found in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Applicants may be ABD, but are expected to have a Ph.D. in hand by the start of the Fall semester, in August 2010.

KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a strong commitment to hiring a diverse faculty and welcomes applications from minorities and members of underrepresented groups. The College of HSS works to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society. Candidates, therefore, are encouraged to address in their application how their work can contribute to the diversity of the scholarly community.

Department:	Humanities and Social Sciences/Asian Studies Program
Position Title:	Assistant Professor with a specialization in Asian Studies
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	The Asian Studies Program and College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University invite applications for the jointly appointed position of Assistant Professor, specializing in Asian Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with an interdisciplinary approach to their research and who offer a promising record of scholarly publication and teaching. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position, starting August 2010. Areas of responsibility include coordinating the comprehensive ASIA 3001 “Understanding Asia” course; teaching courses in both the candidate’s home department and in the Asian Studies Program; advising Asian Studies minor students; and promoting the Asian Studies Program. Service to the university or in the community is expected and highly valued. Applicants are encouraged from any discipline usually found in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants may be ABD, but are expected to have a Ph.D. in hand by the start of the Fall semester, in August 2010. KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a strong commitment to hiring a diverse faculty and welcomes applications from minorities and members of underrepresented groups. The College of HSS works to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society. Candidates, therefore, are encouraged to address in their application how their work can contribute to the diversity of the scholarly community.
Application Procedure:	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure consideration for on-campus interviews, please apply by October 15, 2009. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically by emailing their documents (see below) to nmorgan@kennesaw.edu. Candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the applicant's position qualifications, teaching philosophy, and trajectory of scholarship. Application file should also include relevant data from teaching evaluations; current curriculum vita; three recent letters of recommendation; official undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent (if applying by regular mail) to: Dr. Nina Y. Morgan, Asian Studies Search Committee Chair Dept of English Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, #2701 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591 For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu .
Date Position Available:	August 2010. This position is contingent upon budgetary allocation.
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	Please email questions about this position to Dr. Nina Y. Morgan at: nmorgan@kennesaw.edu.