Assistant Professor, Europe Since 1500
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Alberta, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in European History Since 1500 at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective 15 August 2010. This position is open to all areas of European History broadly defined, with a preference for those candidates with a focus on social/cultural History. A completed Ph.D. and experience in undergraduate teaching is required.
The successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory courses such as Europe Since 1500, as well as senior courses in their area of expertise. It is also expected that the successful candidate will take an active role in the University’s General Education program. In particular, applicants will be expected to teach foundation level General Education courses such as Ideas that Matter and/or Globalization. Candidates should also be willing to participate in course and program development.
Mount Royal University is seeking candidates with a focus on teaching and learning, although this position also provides the opportunity for participation in research. New faculty members are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/scholarship/service pattern has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/service pattern has a focus on teaching and service only. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure. This position is in the teaching/scholarship/service pattern, so it is expected that the successful candidate will have a record of scholarly accomplishment, and that they will maintain an active research programme.
Located in Calgary, Alberta, a vibrant city of over one million people, Mount Royal University is situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Since opening in 1910, Mount Royal University has embraced change in order to meet the needs of the people and community it serves. At Mount Royal students experience high quality education enhanced by smaller class sizes, personalized learning and a single-minded dedication to premier undergraduate learning. Mount Royal University is known for its collegial working environment. Additional information can be found at www.mtroyal.ca or by contacting the Department Chair, Dr. Jennifer Pettit at jpettit@mtroyal.ca
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 December 2009. Interested candidates should submit a complete dossier including curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, and a statement of current and future research interests. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be forwarded. Please ensure that all documents, including the reference letters, quote competition #6226KB, and are sent to the address below. If applying by email, please send your application documents as an attachment, in either Microsoft Word format or RTF. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
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MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
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Website: | http://www.mtroyal.ca |
Primary Category: | European History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Social Sciences World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/15/2009 |
Closing Date | 12/16/2009 |