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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Subject: H-ASIA: Position Mod. Asian Hist., Univ of Birmingham, Lecturer

> H-ASIA
> December 22, 2011
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> Position: Modern Asian History, Lecturer (Asst prof), University of
> Birmingham
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
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> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43992
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> University of Birmingham, School of History and Cultures
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> Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Modern Asian History
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> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: United Kingdom
> Position: Assistant Professor
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> University of Birmingham
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> College of Arts and Law
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> School of History and Cultures
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> Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Asian History
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> Starting salary 36,862 to 44,016 a year (potential progression on
> performance once in post to 49,539 a year).
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> We are looking for a historian who researches any aspect of modern
> Asian history. Geographic specialization is open, though we are
> especially interested in candidates whose research complements the
> departments existing thematic strengths. The appointment is conceived
> as part of a wider effort to strengthen our profile in this area.
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> The appointment would be expected to consolidate and expand our
> undergraduate teaching provision, expand Masters and PhD recruitment
> and work with one or more of our research centres to bolster the
> History department's performance in the Research Excellence Framework.
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> There are opportunities in the School of History and Cultures in terms
> of:
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> Research:
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> developing and consolidating existing research interests within
> the School of History and Cultures, both individually and with others,
> with a view to publication of high-quality research
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> initiating and participating in broader, cross-School
> initiatives, both multi-/inter-disciplinary and with historians
> working in other Schools of the College of Arts and Law, and/or with
> colleagues in the College of Social Sciences.
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> Teaching:
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> contributing to existing undergraduate courses (special
> subjects and more generally) and development of both new courses and
> programmes
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> taking a full part in the consolidation and development of
> postgraduate work, building on initiatives developed by our Centres
> (e.g., the MA in Contemporary History; a new MA in World History).
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> Administration and Career development:
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> learning about and participating in the organisation and
> management of a varied and dynamic section in one of Britains largest
> redbrick universities
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> opportunities to develop administrative and organisational
> skills in professional terms.
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> Interviews will be held in March.
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> Expected start date September 2012
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> Closing date: 17 February 2012
> Reference: 44290
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> Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
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> Contact:
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> To download the details and submit an electronic application online
> visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be
> obtained from 0121 415 9000. For informal enquiries, please contact
> Professor Naomi Standen or Professor Corey Ross, both at the
> Department of History, School of History and Cultures, The University
> of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK. Email:
> n.standen@bham.ac.uk; c.d.ross@bham.ac.uk
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> Website: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs
> Primary Category: Asian History / Studies
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> Secondary Categories: East Asian History / Studies
> South Asian History / Studies
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> Posting Date: 12/22/2011
> Closing Date 02/17/2012
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