Grand Valley State University, History
Assistant Professor in Modern Latin American History
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Michigan, United States |
| Position: | Assistant Professor |
The History Department at Grand Valley State University seeks a colleague for a tenure-track appointment in Modern Latin American History to begin in August 2012. A successful candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching Modern Latin American History. Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited to, archaeology, environmental history, and U.S. foreign relations. The successful candidate will teach advanced history courses on Modern Latin America, general education courses in World History, especially a survey of Latin America. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to develop new courses relating to area of specialization as well as play an active role in shaping and strengthening our Latin American Studies program, and will be expected to advise majors. In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, candidates must show an active research agenda. PhD. in history or related field required for appointment at assistant rank; ABDs with completion by August 5, 2013 required for consideration at the instructor level. Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin on Friday, October 28, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information and to apply online, please visit http:www.gvsujobs.org.
Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
| Contact: |
Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a letter addressing qualifications and research agenda, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, writing sample, curriculum vitae including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three academic references. In addition, mail a copy of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of reference sent to: Michelle Duram, History Department Coordinator, Mackinac Hall D 1-150, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. If you have questions, please contact Professor David Stark, Chair of the Search Committee at (616) 331-3174 or email him at starkd@gvsu.edu. Visit our website at www.gvsu.edu/history |
| Website: | www.gvsu.edu/history |
| Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
| Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
| Posting Date: | 09/21/2011 |
| Closing Date | 10/28/2011 |
