Indiana University - Northwest
Assistant Professor, U.S. History since 1865
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Indiana, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The History Department at IU Northwest invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in U.S. History since 1865. The historian should be able to teach both halves of the American history survey as well as upper level courses and seminars in U.S. History since 1865. An occasional course in Latin American history is desirable. The successful candidate should also be willing to integrate local/regional history into his/her teaching, and to be open to interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and general education.
Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand by the summer of 2009. Anticipated start date is August 2009. Please submit curriculum vitae, letter of application, three letters of reference, sample syllabi, graduate transcripts and a statement of teaching philosophy to Gianluca DiMuzio, Chair, Department of History and Philosophy, IU Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408 by deadline of December 1, 2008. Contact information (219) 980-6655, email: gdimuzio@iun.edu.
One of the eight comprehensive universities in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The campus has a diverse student population of 5,000 and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions, public and environmental health and social work. IU Northwest emphasizes quality teaching, research and service. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.
IU Northwest is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer with a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by expanding employment opportunities for minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Qualified candidates with an interest in developing and implementing curricula that addresses multi-cultural issues and/or with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Gianluca DiMuzio, Chair
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Website: | http://www.iun.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/23/2008 |
Closing Date | 12/01/2008 |