Texas Christian University

Assistant Professor, Britain/British Empire

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, Britain/British Empire.

The History Department at TCU invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of Great Britain and its empire (excluding North America), with a preference for South Asia or Africa. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in British history and empire, directing graduate students at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels, and carrying out a scholarly research and publication program. To begin August 2011.

TCU, with almost 9,000 students, is an independent, highly selective teaching and research university with a dedication to academic freedom. It is located five miles from downtown Fort Worth, part of a metropolitan area of six million people and highly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. Faculty enjoy competitive salaries, a 3/2 teaching load, and research support.

Send a letter of application, CV, a writing sample, sample syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Dr. Jodi Campbell, Chair, British Empire Search Committee, Department of History, Texas Christian University, 2800 S. University Drive, TCU Box 297260, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, no later than November 25, 2010. Initial interviews will take place at the 2011 AHA. TCU is an AA/EOE employer.