Oakland University

Assistant Professor, Latin American history

Assistant Professor of Latin American History

Teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in Latin American history/culture; upper-level courses in area of specialization, and an undergraduate or graduate M.A. seminar in historical methods. 3/2 teaching load. Requirements are teaching experience, strong evidence of scholarly potential, and a Ph.D. ABDs may apply if there is evidence that the dissertation defense is imminent. The faculty of the Department of History values diversity of both the student body and the faculty in all department programs. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application materials (a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of reference, transcripts, an article-length representative sample of scholarship, and syllabi if available) should be sent to Professor Sara Chapman, Chair, Latin American Search Committee, Department of History, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309. Review of applications will begin December 7 and continue until position is filled.

Oakland University is a public institution with an enrollment of almost 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in the Detroit metro area in Rochester, a city named by CNN and Money Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live" in 2009. Oakland University offers competitive salaries with benefits and research support.