Texas Tech University, History
Assistant or Associate Professor in African American History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
The Department of History at Texas Tech University seeks to appoint a professor in African American history at the rank of Assistant or Associate. Chronological period and specialization are open. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in African American history and related subfields, as well as both halves of the U.S. history survey. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching is required. The successful candidate must conduct research commensurate with the standards of a research-intensive university, and will be expected to offer appropriate service to the department, college, and university as needed. Applicants should have completed a PhD in the field of African American history at the time of the appointment.
All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 8647BR). Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application, c.v., and a sample of scholarly work. Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Julie Willett, Chair, African American History Search Committee, Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013. Review of applications will begin on November 14.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Dr. Julie Willett, Chair |
Website: | http://www.history.ttu.edu |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/02/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/21/2016 |