Duquesne University, History
Assistant Professor in History - Early American History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
~~The Department of History at Duquesne University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a research specialty in late Colonial, Revolutionary, or Early National American History.
~~The McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts has a century-long tradition and a strong vision for its future. Named after Father Henry J. McAnulty, the 9th President of Duquesne, the College is the oldest school at Duquesne University. Our College prepares students for productive and creative lives of service. With 12 academic departments comprising more than 30 undergraduate programs and more than two dozen graduate programs, the College teaches students how to use a liberal arts education to solve today's problems.
~~DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The ability to teach a graduate course in Public History is highly preferred.
• The new faculty member will teach specialized graduate classes in Early American History, upper division classes in their areas of expertise, as well as undergraduate surveys in U.S. History before and after 1865 and 20th Century World History.
• The teaching load is 3-3 under a nine-month contract beginning August 2020.
Teaching responsibilities may include:
HIST 610: Colonies to Republic
HIST 430W/530: Atlantic World
HIST 387: Native American History
HIST 321: American Revolution
HIST 320: Colonial America
HIST 203: U.S. to 1877
HIST 204: U.S. Since 1877
HIST 151: Shaping of the Modern World
Graduate Public History course in areas of expertise
~~QUALIFICATIONS:
• PhD in History or a completed PhD is expected by June 2020
• Scholarship in late Colonial, Revolutionary, or Early National period of American History
• Teaching experience at the graduate and/or undergraduate level
• A research program of demonstrated potential
~~Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
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~~APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and an article or chapter-length writing sample via Interfolio by October 1. References and other additional materials will be requested for candidates selected for first-round interviews. Questions about the position and the search can be sent to the chair of the committee, Dr. Andrew Simpson, at simpson4@duq.edu |
Website: | https://duq.edu/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies Arabic History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/13/2019 |
Closing Date | 10/11/2019 |