Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the history of Africa
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Connecticut, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Trinity College, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of Africa. Geographic and topical specializations are open. This is a joint position shared by the History Department and the International Studies Program. We require a Ph.D. in African history or related field, a firm commitment to undergraduate teaching in a Liberal Arts college environment, and a strong research agenda. Preference given to candidates who can contribute to Trinity's efforts to enhance its interdisciplinary program in International Studies. Teaching responsibilities will be largely within the context of the undergraduate curriculum and will include two semester surveys of Africa. Candidates with a strong gender focus are particularly invited to apply. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the African Studies Association and the AHA meetings. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, send letter of application (including statement of research and teaching interests), CV, graduate transcripts, sample of scholarly writing, and at least three letters of reference to Prof. Kathleen Kete, Africa Search, Department of History, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Trinity College is an AA/EOE. For more information about the Department and Program, please visit our websites at: http://www.trincoll.edu/~hist and http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/Study/InternationalStudies.
Contact: |
Prof. Kathleen Kete
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Website: | None |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 09/05/2008 |
Closing Date | 11/29/2008 |