Muhlenberg College, History
Assistant/Associate Professor, African History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
AFRICAN HISTORY –
Muhlenberg College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in African History to begin in August 2015. Highly experienced applicants may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will also offer courses in the African Diaspora. We expect this hire to contribute to the growth and development of the Africana Studies Program as well as the College’s Human Diversity and Global Engagement general academic requirement. All members of the History Department teach topical Introduction to History courses as well as upper-level courses in their field. Department faculty frequently teach First-Year Seminars and our courses are significant contributions to the College’s Humanities requirement.
We seek applicants who are excellent and innovative teachers with both a strong commitment to teaching in a Liberal Arts environment and an active research program. Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment. Muhlenberg College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. Applicants should speak to their experience contributing to the diversity of an academic community.
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Dr. Mark Stein, Chair of the History Department, a C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level as a single pdf file to: africanasearch@muhlenberg.edu. Please also arrange for graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically. Application deadline is October 30, 2014. Please indicate if you will be available for interviews at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting.
Contact: |
Dr. Mark Stein, Chair of the History Department, africanasearch@muhlenberg.edu |
Website: | http://jobs.muhlenberg.edu |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/16/2014 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2014 |