Mississippi State University, History

19th or 20th century American history, tenure track, assistant professor

U. S. History. Assistant Professor. The Mississippi State University Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in U. S. History, 19^th or 20^th century, beginning August 2012. Successful applicant must be able to participate decisively in one or more of the department’s three Nodes of Excellence: Agriculture, Rural and Environmental History; International Security/Internal Safety; and History of Science and Technology. Teaching responsibilities are two courses per semester. Offerings include undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise, a turn in the American history survey course, and graduate seminars. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department’s vibrant intellectual life is especially favored. 

A Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Evidence of successful teaching and publications are preferred. 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Applications will begin to be scrutinized on October 28. Please include e-mail address to facilitate contact. 

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Alan I Marcus, Head, Department of History, Mississippi State University, Mailbox H, Mississippi State, MS 39762. You may also apply and send your documentation via email at aimarcus@history.msstate.edu.  

Candidates must complete the Personal Data Information Form at jobs.msstate.edu .

Minorities and woman are encouraged to apply. Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.