North Carolina State University, History
Assistant Professor- History of Agriculture
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Description: History of Agriculture: The Department of History at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of agriculture. We seek applicants who specialize in any time period and any region with the exception of North America or Western Europe. Successful candidates should situate their work within the broader historiography of agriculture in world history. Candidates will be expected to teach survey courses in their region of specialization.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD in History or a relevant field in the Humanities or Social Sciences, or ABD with confirmed plans to defend the dissertation within the next year. The successful candidate preferably will have experience as a teaching assistant or lecturer, a record of scholarship, including a history of, or potential for, publication in professional journals, and experience mentoring students at the college level.
How to apply: NC State University now requires all applications to be initiated electronically. To apply, visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/76409 and click “Apply to this Job.” Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and a chapter-length writing sample. In addition, applicants should send three letters of recommendation, addressed to: Professor Ross Bassett, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8108, Raleigh, NC, 27695-8108. Questions can be sent via email to ross@ncsu.edu. Review of applicants will begin on November 10 and will continue until position is filled.
AA/EOE Statement:
Inclusiveness and diversity are academic imperatives and thus are university goals. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through demonstrated excellence and/or participation in diversity matters. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. [Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.]
Contact: |
For questions about the position, please contact Professor Ross Bassett, ross@ncsu.edu. |
Website: | http://history.ncsu.edu/ |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Asian History / Studies Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies Middle East History / Studies Russian or Soviet History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 10/18/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2016 |