Oberlin College, History
Visiting Assistant Professor: Medieval/Early Modern European History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ohio, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The History Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position of Visiting Assistant Professor: Medieval/Early Modern European History. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year beginning Fall 2016 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
Oberlin is a four-year, selective liberal arts college in northern Ohio that is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2800 students. Oberlin College was founded in 1833. It was the first college in America to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission – traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Oberlin College has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, and excellent facilities and academic and technological resources. For more information, go to http://oberlin.edu
Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College, and gender indentity and expression.
The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Medieval/Early Modern Europe history, including one or two survey courses, and one or two intermediate-level classes, and at least one advanced class in her/his area of specialization.
Qualifications: Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2016). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
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To apply, candidate should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) Cover Letter that includes an articulation of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial transcript; 4) A short writing sample and 5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin’s employment website to https://jobs.oberlin.edu/ *By providing these letters you agree that we may contact your references. The deadline for completed applications will be Feb. 10, 2016. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to: Annemarie.Sammartino@oberlin.edu, Sub-Committee Chair |
Website: | http://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/1383 |
Primary Category: | Modern European History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 12/10/2015 |
Closing Date | 02/10/2016 |