University of Georgia, History

Assistant Professor, United States in the Civil War Era, 1840-1880

The History Department at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship specializing in the United States in the Civil War Era, 1840-1880. Candidates must expect to have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose work focuses on the African American experience, gender, capitalism, and/or the environment.

The successful candidate will begin their appointment in the fall of 2012, and will be expected to teach survey, upper-division undergraduate, and graduate courses in their field. Electronic applications, including PDFs of cover letter, vita, two-page research statement, and three letters of reference, may be submitted via UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences recruitment website: http://recruitment.franklin.uga.edu/

The review of applications will begin March 1, 2012 and continue until an appointment is made. Questions concerning this position should be directed to Stephen Berry, Civil War Era Studies Search Committee Chair, at berry@uga.edu.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA institution.