Salisbury University, History

Assistant Professor of History, Colonial America

The Department of History at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of History, Colonial America. 

Primary Job Duties:  Scholar-teacher of Colonial American History.Field of specialization is open, but ideal candidates will complement existing strengths of the department.  A subfield in Native American history is desired; the ability to teach African American history is a plus. Teaching responsibilities include World Civilizations and U.S surveysand upper division courses.  Teaching load is 3-3.

Minimum Qualifications:  Ph.D. or ABD in History. If ABD; would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the expectation that candidate complete doctoral degree in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Candidates must demonstrate an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/to applyonline.  See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.  

Additionally,three (3) blind current letters of reference should be sent directly to Ms. Keisha Taylor at krtaylor@salisbury.edu.   Please do not send any other documents via E-mail.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Creston Long at cslong@salisbury.edu.

Applications received by November 1, 2011 will be given first consideration.  The position will remain open until filled. The department intends to conduct preliminary interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland.  Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland.  The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk.  SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine.  SU has 380 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,300. 

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer, providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or sexual orientation.