Lesley University, LesleyCollege
Assistant Professor of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Humanities Division in Lesley College (of Lesley University) is seeking to fill a full-time, 9-month faculty position in world history at the assistant professor level. Candidates with expertise in the field of Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, or East Asian history sought. Responsibilities include teaching the introductory level world civilization sequence, upper-level electives in their area of expertise as well as Humanities Internship Seminars. This last class requires making local site visits. Ability to teach intellectual history, political philosophy or religion a plus. Other faculty duties include participating in curriculum development, advising undergraduate students, serving on appropriate college and university committees and task forces, and participating in recruitment and retention activities.
Requirements:
A doctorate in History with expertise in Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, South Asian or East Asian history is required. Evidence of two years successfully teaching the introductory level world civilization sequence in an undergraduate setting is required, as is teaching upper-level electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to research, curriculum development, and advising undergraduate students; serve on appropriate college and university committees; and make site visits to evaluate students in internship placements at the end of the semester.
Additional Information:
Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions:
Please include a cover letter with your resume.
Contact: |
Please apply online. http://lesley.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=26504 |
Website: | http://lesley.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=26504 |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies East Asian History / Studies Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies Middle East History / Studies South Asian History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/05/2011 |
Closing Date | 11/01/2011 |