Wilkes University, Global History & Languages
Assistant Professor, Modern World History
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Modern World History in the Division of Global History & Languages. This new division was created last year to coordinate and expand the teaching of history and languages at Wilkes University and further Wilkes’ commitment to preparing students to meet the challenges of an increasingly globalized world.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching four courses per semester: one or two courses in her or his area of expertise, as well as two or three world history survey courses. Although all non-U.S. and non-European fields will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in the history of Asia, Africa or Latin America and those interested in working with the department’s programs in digital history, public history and/or study abroad. A Ph.D. in History by August 2015 is required; the ideal candidate will also have prior teaching experience at the university level. Continued scholarship, advising and university service are expected of all Wilkes History faculty. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 2,000 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit www.Wilkes.edu and click “Jobs at Wilkes”. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references. Review of applications will begin February 23, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds.
Contact: |
John Hepp Voice: 570.408.4225 |
Website: | http://wilkes.edu/history |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Asian History / Studies Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/22/2015 |
Closing Date | 04/22/2015 |