West Virginia University, History
Assistant Professor, U.S. Women's and Gender History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | West Virginia, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
U.S. Women’s and Gender History. The Department of History at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in U.S. Women's and gender history to begin August 16, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in U.S. Women’s history from colonial through the recent eras, the U.S. survey, and graduate courses in U.S. Women’s and Gender history. Other areas of special interest to the Department include a research focus in one of the following: U.S. South, Appalachian, or environmental history. PhD in U.S. history in hand is expected by the time of the appointment. Preference will be 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. Interest in engaging with the Center for Women’s Studies at WVU is desirable. WVU is a research institution, and the normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should submit a letter of application, three letters of reference, c.v., and a sample of their scholarship to Dr. Ken Fones-Wolf, Dept. 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, email: Elizabeth.Fones-Wolf@mail.wvu.edu. The screening process will begin on November 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. West Virginia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Contact: |
Ken Fones-Wolf Department of History West Virginia University P.O. 6303 220 Woodburn Hall Morgantown, WV 26506 |
Website: | http:// History.wvu.edu |
Primary Category: | Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/30/2011 |
Closing Date | 12/15/2011 |