University of Puget Sound, History
Assistant Professor of African or Middle Eastern History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Washington, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor of African or Middle Eastern History
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Appointment Status
Full-time, tenure-line position; begins Fall Term 2012.
Department
History
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include regional survey and upper-division courses in areas of interest. Participation in the teaching of the department methods or thesis course is welcome. Standard teaching load is three courses per semester.
Qualifications
Research specialization in African or Middle Eastern History (all periods considered, excluding ancient). Candidates whose teaching explores encounters between Africa or the Middle East and Europe are particularly encouraged to apply. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education. The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. (ABD considered).
Application Deadline Information
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than November 15, 2011 to ensure consideration.
Special Instructions
In addition to a representative writing sample from your research, please attach one or two sample syllabi for courses taught or proposed.
About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: http://apptrkr.com/202748
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA
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Website: | http://apptrkr.com/202748 |
Primary Category: | Middle East History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/22/2011 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2011 |