American Indian Historian

Position F25610

The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a non-tenure eligible position at the rank of associate professor with a focus on American Indian history, in a comparative and/or transnational perspective. The appointment will begin August 2012. Ph.D. required. Teaching (3-3 load) would include US survey courses as well as upper level courses in his/her fields of specialization. Teaching experience and publications are required. The successful faculty member will be required to have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand expertise in the department. Candidate must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Please send the following materials electronically: letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, to Kathleen M Murphy, Department of History Administrative Coordinator at kmmurphy@vcu.edu. Official transcripts can be sent to Ms. Murphy at VCU Department of History, P.O. Box 842001, Richmond, VA 23284-2001.

Further inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Sarah Meacham, Chair of American Indian Search Committee, History Department at shmeacham@vcu.edu.

Review of applications will begin in April 2012 and will continue until position is filled.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All offers are contingent upon funding.