Tenure-track Faculty Position in Atlantic History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Minnesota, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
Job Summary:
The History Department at the University of St. Thomas (MN) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Atlantic world history with subspecialty in Latin America. Ph.D. preferred, but ABD (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor) will be considered. Position begins in Fall 2013. Applicants should be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and ongoing research in their field.
The teaching load of three courses per semester involves some combination of the following: first-level course(s) for undergraduates who are completing their core area (general) requirement in historical studies; upper-level course(s) for undergraduate history majors and minors.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred, but ABD (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor) will be considered. Applicants should be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and ongoing research in their field.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae electronically at this site. In addition, please submit graduate school transcripts, research writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and three letters of recommendation electronically or by mail to: Dr. Catherine Cory, History Department, JRC 432, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 or by email to cacory@stthomas.edu. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by October 29, 2012.
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Primary Category: | Atlantic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/05/2012 |
Closing Date | 11/04/2012 |