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awarded for research, publications; 2) Letter
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began October 1st and continue until the
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more information, applicants can contact:
Dr. Alan Davidson, Associate Professor and
chair of the search committee at alan.david-
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University of Saskatchewan - College
of Arts & Science. www.artsandscience.
usask.ca. The Department of History in the
College of Arts and Science at the Univer-
sity of Saskatchewan invites applications
for a tenure-track position in Asian history
with a specialization in gender and sexuali-
ties. The starting date for this position is
July 1, 2013. Geographical specialization
(within Asia) and temporal focus are open.
Familiarity with feminist and/or queer the-
ory is a strong asset. We seek a scholar who
will strengthen and broaden our existing
departmental expertise in histories of gen-
der and sexuality. Additionally, we welcome
linkages to the current areas of research
strength in the department, including:
Native-Newcomer relations; the history of
science and medicine; environmental his-
tory; twentieth century politics, culture and
public policy; and the North American
Great Plains. The successful candidate for
this position will also participate in the
Women's and Gender Studies Program
(WGSt) located in the Interdisciplinary
Centre for Culture and Creativity. It is
expected that the candidate would provide
interesting new synergies for collaborative
research with faculty in the WGSt program,
which might include: research on sexuali-
ties and race, gender and development, gen-
der and the environment, and sexualities
and medicine. In addition, the University of
Saskatchewan offers a variety of opportuni-
ties for interdisciplinary collaborations
across the College and the University,
research across the disciplines; with faculty
in the International Studies Program; and
with faculty engaged in international
study/research abroad initiatives. A com-
pleted PhD is required and the successful
candidate will be expected to develop a vig-
orous, externally funded research program.
Applicants should demonstrate excellence
or promise of excellence in teaching and
graduate supervision. A competitive package
of start-up grants for research purposes will
be available upon hiring. The Department
of History at the University of Saskatche-
wan has 20 faculty, strong research pro-
grams in a variety of fields, a graduate
program with approximately 80 students,
half of whom are PhD candidates, and an
energetic and innovative undergraduate
program. The University of Saskatchewan is
located in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse
and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts
community, and a variety of leisure oppor-
tunities. The University has a reputation for
excellence in teaching, research and schol-
arly activities and offers a full range of
undergraduate, graduate and professional
programs to a student population of nearly
21, 000. The College of Arts & Science
offers a dynamic combination of programs
in the humanities and fine arts, the social
sciences, and the sciences and is home to
over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate stu-
dents and 325 faculty, including 14 Canada
Research Chairs (two of which are located
in the Department of History). The College
emphasizes student and faculty research,
interdisciplinary programs, community out-
reach and international collaboration.
Information about the Department, the Col-
lege, the University and the city of Saska-
toon can be found on the web at www.
usask.ca and www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca.
Applicants should send a cover letter, a cur-
riculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and a sam-
ple of written or published work, and
should arrange for three letters of reference
to be sent directly to Dr. Jim Handy - Head,
Department of History, College of Arts and
Science, University of Saskatchewan, 9
Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
Canada. Electronic applications are strongly
encouraged (PDF files preferred). They may
be sent by email to Nadine.penner@usask.
ca. The search committee will begin to
review applications December 5, 2012, con-
tinuing until an appointment is made. The
University of Saskatchewan is strongly
committed to a diverse and inclusive work-
place that empowers all employees to reach
their full potential. All members of the uni-
versity community share a responsibility for
developing and maintaining an environ-
ment in which differences are valued and
inclusiveness is practiced. The University
welcomes applications from those who will
contribute to the diversity of our commu-
nity. All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply; however, Canadian citizens and
permanent residents will be given priority.
