The Department of History at Williams College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship in Japanese history, to start July 1, 2025. We welcome applications from scholars of any topic in Japanese history, during any time period. The department would particularly welcome candidates able to offer courses in Korean history. The candidate should be a dedicated scholar with a Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2025. The teaching load in the department will be two courses per semester, and faculty have considerable autonomy in developing the curriculum in their fields. Information about the department and current curriculum can be found at: https://history.williams.edu. The History Department is home to a diverse faculty, and we have a demonstrated record of supporting colleagues from many different backgrounds.
Please send the following application materials to the department chair, Jessica Chapman, via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/161028): a letter of application that includes a summary of current and future scholarship, teaching interests and experience, and ability to contribute effectively to a broadly diverse campus community; a curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and an article or chapter length writing sample. The deadline for receipt of these materials is Friday, February 21, 2025.
All offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Further information is available at: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.