Hope College, History Department
Assistant Professor of World History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History at Hope College seeks to fill a tenure-track position for an assistant professor in pre-1900 world history, beginning fall 2016. Qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about undergraduate teaching and prepared to offer general education courses in world history before and after 1500 as well as upper level courses in transnational history and one of the following world regions: Africa; Asia; Latin America; Middle East (3/3 load). Ph. D. in hand preferred by start of the appointment. Teaching experience preferred. Applications received by October 19 will be given first priority. Please submit the following electronically to http://hope.edu/employment/faculty: letter of application, which should incorporate approaches to teaching and research; curriculum vitae; and unofficial graduate school transcript.
The two hallmarks of Hope’s History program are undergraduate education through excellent classroom teaching and a commitment to faculty scholarship—often conducted with student collaborators. Student-faculty collaborative research is supported generously by departmental and college funds. You can find out more about the History department at http://www.hope.edu/academic/history/.
Review of all completed applications will begin October 19. A subset of candidates will be asked to submit letters of recommendation and a statement describing their fit to the mission of Hope College by late October and be available for a Skype interview shortly thereafter.
About Hope College
Hope College is a co-educational, undergraduate, residential, Christian liberal arts college of 3,300 students from 45 states and 35 different countries. Hope’s beautiful and well-maintained campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, the College is known for its ecumenical Christian atmosphere. See Hope’s vision and mission statements and Hope College description.
Hope is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, and for providing professional preparation and life-changing experiences in a friendly and welcoming community. The College has consistently been ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and is featured in Colleges that Change Lives. Hope is characterized by a combination of rigorous academic programs and a community life grounded in a relevant, inviting, and vibrant Christian faith. Reflecting that success, Hope has experienced record enrollment the last two consecutive years.
Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having diverse faculty and staff in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multi-cultural nation and global community. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: |
jobs@hope.edu |
Website: | http://hope.edu/employment/faculty |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/01/2015 |
Closing Date | 10/19/2015 |