Michigan State University, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
Assistant Professor of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a social and/or cultural historian who can demonstrate a broad interdisciplinary approach and comparative themes in world history, in any period or region. Special consideration will be granted to candidates who work in the following areas and engage issues of class, gender, and/or race: History of globalization; Migration and/or diasporic studies; Trans-regional history (including, e.g., Atlantic or Indian Ocean Studies).
The RCAH at MSU is an interdisciplinary, residential undergraduate college in the arts and humanities with a strong commitment to social justice, civic engagement, and the visual and performing arts. Michigan State University is a Carnegie R1 institution that values cross-college collaboration, and the successful candidate will also have opportunities to contribute to the Department of History. This position will start 8/16/2014.
A PhD awarded in related area by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in teaching are required.
To apply, go to https://jobs.msu.edu. Click on Search Postings at left, enter 8645 in the Posting Number field, and click Search. From there, follow prompts. All applicants must apply using this application portal.
Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, and writing sample all in one PDF. Applicants also will be required to submit names and emails for three people from whom letters of reference will automatically be solicited by the system.
Review of applications will begin 12/15/2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Contact: |
Contact search chair Joanna Bosse at jbosse@msu.edu with questions. Applications must be submitted through MSU jobs portal at https://jobs.msu.edu as specified in description. |
Website: | http://rcah.msu.edu |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Black History / Studies Chicana/o History / Studies Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies Cultural History / Studies Ethnic History / Studies Immigration History / Studies Labor History / Studies Native American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/06/2013 |
Closing Date | 02/04/2014 |