University of North Carolina - Greensboro, History Department
Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Lecturer, Visiting Assistant Professor |
The History Department of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer position for the 2015-2016 academic year to teach graduate seminars in Museum Studies.
The candidate will work in a thriving public history program in which students receive a Master’s degree in History with a concentration in Museum Studies. In particular, he/she will teach a two-semester Museum Studies core sequence and Digital History and will oversee public history capstone projects. Stand-out applicants will have a strong track record in public practice, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with public institutions and audiences.
UNCG’s program has partnerships with a number of local cultural institutions, including the Greensboro Historical Museum, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, the High Point Museum, and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
Qualifications:
- MA/ABD with at least five (5) consecutive years of professional public history experience
OR
- Hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in History, Public History, American Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Urban Studies, or a related field by August 1, 2015
Contact: |
Questions regarding the position should be sent to Dr. Anne Parsons, aeparson@uncg.edu Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) References, in the References section of the electronic application. These References will be solicited by the UNCGjobsearch system via email, and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Reference/Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant successfully submits the application and receives a confirmation number from the UNCGjobsearch system. |
Website: | https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/ |
Primary Category: | Public History |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 03/26/2015 |
Closing Date | 04/17/2015 |