University of Minnesota - Morris, History
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Latin American history
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Minnesota, United States |
Position: | Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
The University of Minnesota, Morris has an opening for a three-year temporary position in Latin American history, beginning August 13, 2012. This position will contribute to both the History and Latin American Area Studies curricula. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and advanced courses in Latin American history and a survey course in world history. Geographical specialization is open; temporal specialization in colonial or pre-colonial Latin America and the ability to offer a course in African history are preferred qualifications. Annual teaching load is 6 courses. ABD is required; Ph.D. by date of appointment preferred . An understanding of teaching at a residential, undergraduate liberal arts college is desired.
The University of Minnesota, Morris is a residential public liberal arts college serving over 1900 students. As one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, UMM is located 160 miles west of Minneapolis in the rural community of Morris, MN. The student body is talented, diverse and engaged. The Morris student body is one of the most ethnically diverse in the University of Minnesota system with 20% students of color (12% are American Indian students) and a growing international student population.
The college values diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and /or service because we believe that diversity enriches the classroom and research experience at the University.
To learn more about the University of Minnesota, Morris visit our website at http://www.morris.umn.edu. To learn more about the History department visit
http://www.morris.umn.edu/academics/history/
Apply on-line at the University of Minnesota online Employment System at http://employment.umn.edu . You may also attach your cover letter and curriculum vitae to the basic application. In addition, please send via regular mail a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 letters of reference to: Sharon Severance, Division of Social Science, University of Minnesota-Morris, 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN 56267 or to severask@morris.umn.edu. Position open until filled; applications received by February 15th, 2012 will receive full consideration.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To request disability accommodation or material in alternative formats contact: UMM Human Resources, (320)-589-6024, Room309, Behmler Hall, Morris, MN.
Contact: |
History Search Chair, Dr. Marynel Ryan Van Zee, mkryan@morris.umn.edu or 320-589-6181, Fax: 320-589-6117. |
Website: | www.morris.umn.edu |
Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/06/2012 |
Closing Date | 04/05/2012 |