19th Century United States History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History of The University of Scranton seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning in August 2010. Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Primary responsibilities include teaching the United States survey, courses in U.S. History from the 1820s to 1877, and our departmental course in historical methodology. The University of Scranton is a broadly regional institution of 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education. A full statement of our mission may be found at http://www.scranton.edu/ admin/mission/html. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and letters of recommendation by November 18, 2009 to Dr. Lawrence Kennedy, Department of History, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510-4748. The University of Scranton is an AA/EO Employer/ Educator. Minority persons, women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association meeting in January 2010.
Contact: |
Dr. Lawrence Kennedy
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Website: | http://www.scranton.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/23/2009 |
Closing Date | 11/19/2009 |