The Dr. David Chu Professorship in Asia-Pacific Studies

The Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invite applications and nominations for the Dr. David Chu Professorship in Asia Pacific Studies. This is an endowed chair and a senior academic appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor.

The Dr. David Chu Professor will be an internationally recognized scholar with a distinguished record of publication in contemporary Asia-Pacific studies with preference given to a scholar with a working knowledge of one or more Asian languages. Bridging disciplinary boundaries, the chairholder will be responsible for continued development and support of teaching and research in Asia Pacific Studies, joining a strong group of scholars committed to the study of this region. A demonstrated commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching and graduate education is required.

This is a tenured appointment within the Faculty of Arts and Science, to be held within one of the departments of Anthropology, East Asian Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, or Sociology.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees by the deadline of October 31, 2007, addressed to:

Professor Meric Gertler

Vice-Dean, Graduate Education and Research

Faculty of Arts and Science

University of Toronto

100 St. George Street, Room 2005

Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1, CANADA

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applicants from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.