Roger Williams University, History
Assistant Professor of History - Tenure-Track
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Rhode Island, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
Assistant Professor of History - Tenure-Track
Department of History and American Studies
Roger Williams University
Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences
Applications received by November 30, 2011 will receive full consideration. Review will
continue until the position is filled.
Description and Responsibilities:
The Department of History and American Studies invites applications for a Tenure Track
Assistant Professor of History to teach introductory and upper-level courses in United States
History, as well as sections of the University’s general education program. The instructor shall
advise students and join in Departmental curricular development.
In general, all tenure-track RWU faculty must demonstrate effectiveness in the following four
categories: 1) teaching; 2) academic advising and program development; 3) scholarly,
professional and/or creative activities; and 4) institutional and/or community service.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in History required by job start date. Ability to offer introductory and upper-level
courses in United States History. Preferred areas of expertise are colonial history, maritime
history, and slavery. Experience in historical memory and the origins of American identities is
welcome. Additional experience in early American and maritime culture is highly desirable.
Instructor must have ability to teach in the university’s general education program. Evidence of
teaching excellence and experience with academic advising is expected. Candidates must also
present evidence of an on-going program of scholarly/creative activity.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including: 1) a letter of intent along
with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) a current vita; 3) names and
contact information of at least three references. Electronic applications should be submitted via
our online employment system at
http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=27933
Contact: |
Contact Person: Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jeffrey Meriwether, at jmeriwether@rwu.edu for further information. |
Website: | http://www.rwu.edu/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/11/2011 |
Closing Date | 12/12/2011 |