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*As a unit
of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University's
vacant faculty positions are also posted at the University
System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse.
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Position Title:
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Assistant Professor of East Asian History
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Department:
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History |
Position Begins:
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Upon
hire |
Status:
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9-month; Tenure Track |
Benefits Available:
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Yes |
PVA *
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56412 |
| Description: |
The Department of History
at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah,
Georgia, invites applications for a tenure-track
assistant professor of East Asian History,
starting August 14, 2008. Teaching responsibilities
will include survey courses in World Civilization
as well as upper-level undergraduate courses,
and may include graduate courses in areas of
specialization. The teaching load is four classes
per semester. Additional duties include advising
students and serving on committees. |
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| Qualifications: |
The successful hire must complete all requirements
for the Ph. D. by August 14, 2008 and
specialize in some facet of East Asian
History. Women and minorities are encouraged
to apply.
Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation.
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| Department: |
The faculty of the
Department of History (14 full-time history
faculty and one historical geographer) has
an accomplished record in teaching, research,
and community service, and embraces the ideals
of a liberal and professional education. For
more information about the department, visit
the website at www.hist.armstrong.edu.
The faculty of the department is responsible
for administering the department's degree
programs and also providing core curriculum
courses for the university. The department
offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with
a major in history or in history with
teacher certification. The department
also offers a Master of Arts degree in
history, with concentrations in American,
European, and Public History.
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| The University: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University is a four-year coeducational
senior unit in the University System of Georgia
and has an enrollment of more than 6800 students.
It is located approximately twelve miles south
of the historic district of the city of Savannah
on a modern 268 acre campus. The core mission
of the university is a strong liberal arts
education for all students, and the strategic
directions of the university are applied science
and technology, teacher education, health professions,
and community and economic development. |
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| The Community: |
The city of Savannah
includes the largest historic district in the
country and is home to a variety of museums
as well as the archives of the Georgia Historical
Society. The surrounding region contains a
host of historic sites and offers a rich resource
for research and public history for graduate
and undergraduate students alike. Located 250
miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia, Savannah
is a coastal city with a metropolitan area
population of 285,000 and an adjacent six-county
population of 471,000. The university campus
is 20 miles from sandy beaches, and only a
mile or so from crabbing, shrimping, and saltwater
fishing. |
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| Salary: |
Competitive and commensurate
with education and experience. Excellent benefits
package. |
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| Application Process: |
Applicants should send a letter of interest
addressing qualifications, a curriculum
vitae, graduate transcripts, a writing
sample, and three letters of recommendation
to:
Dr. June Hopkins, Department Head
History Department
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street,
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
Review of applications will begin April
7, 2008 and will continue until the position
is filled.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law
state.
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