University of Oklahoma - Norman, History

Assistant Professor, Saharan African History

The University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track position in sub-Saharan African history at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 16, 2012.   Regional, subject, and chronological specializations are open, but preference may be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests complement the department's existing graduate strengths in environmental, borderlands, and ethnohistory.  Applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and an article length writing sample.  Please do not send materials electronically.  Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting. Send materials to: Prof. David Chappell, Department of History, University of Oklahoma, 555 Constitution, Room 128, Norman, OK  73019. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer.