University of Massachusetts - Amherst, History/Economics
Assistant Professor
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Departments of Economics and History of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship starting Fall 2012. Depending on qualifications, the scholar will be appointed to a tenure-track position in either History or Economics with an adjunct appointment in the other department. Teaching and graduate-advising responsibilities will be divided between the two departments. The position requires expertise relating to work and labor relations seen through the lens of South Asia or the South Asian Diaspora. We seek a scholar who can teach about South Asian labor and its interconnections to the globalizing world in ways that capture the effect of these processes on the lives of workers, their families, and their communities and how they have shaped the process of globalization. Candidates will be judged on their scholarly research as well as teaching. Scholars from history, economics, or closely related disciplines are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. completed by 1 September 2012 is strongly preferred, although ABD with a firm completion date will be considered. See http://www.umass.edu/economics/facjobs.html and http://www.umass.edu//history/ for more information.
To apply electronically (strongly encouraged), submit cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, a recent research paper, sample syllabi, and, if possible, evidence of teaching effectiveness at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/979. Letters of reference and complete applications can also be submitted by postal mail to Co-Chair, Joint History-Economic Search Committee, Department of History, 616 Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003. Applications must be received by 4 November 2011. The search committee will conduct interviews at the AHA and ASSA annual meetings.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum.
Contact: |
Jean Ball, jball@history.umass.edu, 413/545-2378 |
Website: | http://www.umass.edu/economics/facjobs.html or http://www.umass.edu/history/ |
Primary Category: | South Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Labor History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/19/2011 |
Closing Date | 11/01/2011 |