Assistant Professor, African-American/African history
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Florida, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
African-American/African History. The History Department in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in history, beginning in August 2009. Candidates with research and teaching expertise in pre-twentieth century African-American history or African history are encouraged to apply. PhD should be in hand at time of appointment, although advanced ABDs will be considered.
FAU enrolls more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 170 degree programs. The main campus is located 50 miles north of Miami, and 15 miles south of West Palm Beach. The Department of History offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in history leading to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Its faculty includes award-winning teachers and many highly recognized authors of scholarly books and articles. Teaching assignment is 3-2; summer stipends for research are available.
FAU is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enliven and make more inclusive the mission of the University. Please submit application, cover letter, CV and writing sample (one article or chapter) online at: http://jobs.fau.edu (position 993121) no later than November 1, 2008. Also arrange to have graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation sent to, Dr. Stephen D. Engle, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33431. Applications should address candidates research and teaching qualifications. Review of applications will begin on October 15. Closing date for receipt of applications is November 1
Contact: |
Dr. Stephen D. Engle
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Website: | http://www.fau.edu/history/ |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Black History / Studies Middle East History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/09/2008 |
Closing Date | 11/01/2008 |