Assistant Professor of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | West Virginia, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Shepherd University’s Department of History invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in African history, region and period open. We favor candidates whose research is comparative and interdisciplinary in nature and employs the methodological sensibilities of global history. Secondary fields of study may include, but are not limited to, Latin America and/or Middle East. Candidates for the position should be prepared to teach World History surveys, historical methodology, upper-division courses in African History, and upper-division courses in comparative history. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop courses in his or her area of specialization.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 1, 2017, and possess a proven track record in scholarly engagement.
Apply online at https://jobs.shepherd.edu by November 8, 2016. Applicants need to include the following materials with their online application: 1) a letter of application highlighting teaching experience and research interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an article-length writing sample; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy; and 5) unofficial graduate school transcripts.
Additionally, applicants should have three letters of reference sent to Dr. David Gordon, History Dept., Shepherd University, P.O. Box 5000, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000, by the November deadline. EOE.
Shepherd University is located near the Potomac River in scenic and historic Shepherdstown, which is approximately 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.
Contact: |
Questions about this position may be directed to Professor David Gordon, Chair of the History Department (email: dgordon@shepherd.edu; phone: 304-876-5277). |
Website: | https://jobs.shepherd.edu |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/15/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/08/2016 |