Dalhousie University, History
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, North American Continent
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Nova Scotia, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Lecturer |
The Department of History at Dalhousie University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the history of the North American continent, at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor, specialization open. The position is open to historians of any part of the continent of North America. Candidates should be motivated towards interdisciplinary and community-engaged teaching and scholarship. Candidates should have a PhD by July 2019; ABDs will also be considered.
This position is part of the Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Award (DDFA) program. In keeping with the principles of Employment Equity, the DDFA program aims to correct historic underrepresentation. In accordance with the DDFA program and the nature of this position, the position is restricted to candidates who self-identify as Aboriginal or Indigenous. All such qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie’s recent creation of the Indigenous studies program and its strategic focus on indigenizing the curriculum will provide strong support to the successful candidate
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading, research-intensive university with more than 180 degree programs across eleven faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, which is home to thirteen Mi’kmaq First Nations.
An application package for this position, due by December 10th, should include:
- a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages)
- a complete CV
- publications, if applicable
- the names, addresses, and email addresses of three references
- a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid)
Please submit applications electronically in PDF format to history@dal.ca. Applications can also be mailed as hard copies to the Department of History, Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, P.O. Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2. For further information about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jerry Bannister, jerry.bannister@dal.ca. For information about the Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Award program, please contact Marlo Shinyei, Academic Recruitment Advisor (902-494-2935 or Marlo.Shinyei@Dal.ca).
Contact: |
history@dal.ca |
Website: | http://www.dal.ca/history |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies Canadian History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/06/2018 |
Closing Date | 12/10/2018 |