University of Scranton, History
Assistant Professor Tenure Track in History-19th Century United States History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History of The University of Scranton seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning in August 2015.
Primary responsibilities include teaching the United States survey, the University's First Year Seminar, courses in U.S. History from the 1820s to 1877, and our departmental course in historical methodology.
The University of Scranton is a broadly regional institution of 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. A full statement of our mission may be found at http://www.scranton.edu/mission. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education. The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please submit the following electronically at http://universityofscrantonjobs.com :(1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of recommendation. Complete applications received by October 31, 2014 will be given full consideration. For more information, please contact Dr. Roy Domenico, Chairperson, Department of History, roy.domenico@scranton.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association meeting in January 2015.
Contact: |
Dr. Roy Domenico Chair, Department of History University of Scranton roy.domenico@scranton.edu |
Website: | https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=140375 |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/10/2014 |
Closing Date | 10/31/2014 |