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West Virginia University -
Assistant Professor, Modern African History Location: West Virginia, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Saturday, September 12th, 2009
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Modern African History. The Department of History at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in African history, excluding East Africa, beginning Aug. 16, 2010. WVU is a research institution and the normal teaching load is two courses per semester for research-productive faculty. The department seeks an innovative scholar with research experience in Africa who can contribute to a program strength in comparative colonial and post colonial societies. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research incorporates one or more of the following: gender, political economy, and/or the environment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate surveys in world history and the history of the African continent, as well as more specialized undergraduate and graduate courses. PhD in hand is expected by the time of the appointment, with preference given to candidates with successful teaching experience and/or other evidence of effective teaching skills, a record of scholarly publications, and a demonstrated potential to secure external funding in support of their research. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their research and teaching interests, three letters of reference, c.v. and a sample of their scholarship to Dr. Robert Maxon at Department of History, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6303, Morgantown, WV 26506-6303. For questions or additional information, contact Elizabeth Fones-Wolf, Department Chair, 304-293-2421, Elizabeth.Fones-Wolf@mail.wvu.edu. The screening process will begin on November 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The department expects to conduct preliminary interviews at the annual meeting of the African Studies Association in New Orleans, November 19-22, with alternative arrangements for selected candidates not attending the conference. West Virginia University is an AA/EOE employer, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. |
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Contact Info: Robert Maxon Department of History West Virginia University 202 Woodburn Hall P.O. Box 6303 Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone: 305-293-2421 Email: Robert.Maxon@mail.wvu.edu Website: http://history.wvu.edu/ |
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