Skidmore College

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Skidmore College is proud to announce the endowment of the Frances Young Tang '61 Chair in Chinese Studies. This new position reflects Skidmore’s continuing commitment to international education and diversity in a liberal arts setting and is designed to further strengthen Skidmore’s curriculum in Chinese studies.

For the first occupant of the Chair, Skidmore wishes to make a tenure-track appointment, open as to rank, in any discipline. The College is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in international trade and economic development with a focus on the Chinese economy. The successful candidate will teach five courses appropriate to his/her disciplinary background and will be expected to participate creatively in the broadening of the College’s Asian Studies program.

Skidmore College is primarily an undergraduate institution which has always emphasized teaching excellence as the premiere credential for success. At the same time, we consider that faculty members must make significant scholarly and/or artistic contributions to their disciplines. The successful applicant will be one who has a commitment to involving undergraduates actively in her/his research. We are seeking to attract applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have experience working with diverse student populations.

We are pleased to invite nominations by November 1, 2014. All applications are accepted online and due by December 1st, 2014.
Dr. Beau Breslin
Dean of the Faculty and Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55953