University of Portland

Assistant Professor, Ancient/Medievel European History

The University of Portland invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in ancient and medieval European history to begin August 2010. The Department of History is interested in a colleague who specializes in the Mediterranean world before circa 1300. Candidate will be expected to teach the first half of the Western Civilization survey as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in Ancient and Medieval European history. Excellence in undergraduate teaching, ongoing scholarly development, and service to the department and to the university community are expected for promotion and tenure. Support of the University's mission as a Catholic comprehensive university is expected. Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment. Demonstrated evidence of superior teaching ability is expected. Applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., graduate transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, and supporting materials to Elise Moentmann, Ph.D., Ancient/Medieval Search, Department of History, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR, 97203. Deadline: November 15, 2009. AA/EOE.