University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of History and Sociology
The Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna invites applications for a tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor position in South Asian or East Asian History. The position will be held in the Department of History and Sociology. The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2022 or soon thereafter.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History or a closely related field (e.g., Asian Studies with an historical focus) by the start of the appointment, an active scholarly profile and demonstrated high-quality experience in research and publication, as well as demonstrated excellence of relevant teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching and graduate supervision, and to engage in service, to establish a strong externally funded research program, and to engage with the interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory survey history courses as well as developing and teaching new upper-level courses in their area of expertise. Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful, collegial, and conducive learning and working environment.
The Department of History and Sociology is housed in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The faculty contains both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness, and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Science, go to: https://fass.ok.ubc.ca/
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in Kelowna, a city of over 132,000, has over 11,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and interdisciplinary graduate programs. It offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, on the unceded territories of the Syilx/Okanagan nation, the university has a strong commitment to the peoples of the region. UBC Okanagan has committed to implementing five key commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action, which can be found at https://ok.ubc.ca/about/indigenous-engagement/.
How to apply:
Applications are to be submitted online in one continuous PDF file at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Okanagan-Campus/Assistant-Professor—South-or-East-Asian-History_JR5131 and should include:
(i) A cover letter outlining qualification for the position and fit with the History program and the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences;
(ii) A curriculum vitae;
(iii) A two-page statement of research;
(iv) A statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including classes prepared to teach, and evidence of teaching effectiveness;
(v) Up to three scholarly publications that demonstrate contributions to the field; and
(vi) a one-page diversity statement (i.e. experience working within a diverse environment and contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus)
(vii) The names and contact information of three referees
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ruth Frost, Head of the Department of History and Sociology, at [email protected].
The deadline for applications is December 13, 2021. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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