Wellesley College

Assistant Professor - 19th Century U.S. history

Wellesley College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship in nineteenth-century U.S. history. Research specialization is open. Teaching coverage of essential nineteenth-century developments is expected. Teaching load is 2-2.Candidate should have Ph.D. by start of appointment in September 2010. Please submit a detailed cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching interests, c.v., dissertation abstract, and a writing sample (one chapter of dissertation is strongly preferred) online at https://career.wellesley.edu by October 16, 2009. Three letters of recommendation are also requested, and may be submitted online at the address above; alternatively, letters in paper placement dossiers may be sent to American History Search, History Dept., Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481. The department expects to interview selected applicants at the AHA annual meeting in San Diego. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. For information about being a faculty member at Wellesley, please see http://www.wellesley.edu/DeanCollege/Diversity/Open_pos/prospectfac.pdf.