Beloit College, History
Visiting Assistant Professor of History (African American or U.S. Latino/Latina
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Wisconsin, United States |
Position: | Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
Visiting Assistant Professor of History (African American or U.S. Latino/Latina).
Beloit College seeks a historian to teach five courses in the 2018-19 school year. The position is a two-semester limited term appointment as a leave replacement. The successful applicant will have expertise in one of the following fields of modern U.S. history: African American, U.S. Latino/Latina history, or Ethnic U.S. history and will teach two courses in Fall and three courses in Spring. The teaching load will consist of two introductory topics seminars that can be grounded in the candidate's own research interests. Three courses at the intermediate level can include thematic surveys of some aspect of modern U.S. history or more specialized overviews of one's own field. The department encourages instructors to participate in interdisciplinary programs, Critical Identity Studies, Law & Justice Studies, and/or Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
Interested candidates should submit materials to historysearch18@beloit.edu. The application requires a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information for two references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, April 13. Additional queries should be directed to Dr. Beatrice McKenzie (mckenzie@beloit.edu).
Contact: |
historysearch18@beloit.edu
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Website: | http://www.beloit.edu |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/05/2018 |
Closing Date | 07/04/2018 |