Lewis and Clark College, History Department

Visiting Assistant Professor of US History

19^th and 20th Century U.S. History: The Lewis and Clark College Department of History invites applications for a one-semester leave replacement in U.S. history for spring semester 2013. Minimum ABD in history with demonstrated potential for excellent teaching at an undergraduate institution required. Course load will consist of three classes: the nineteenth century survey as well as two classes (a 200-level class and an upper-level reading colloquium) in the applicant’s field of specialization. This half-time position includes benefits. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. A complete application must include (1) a curriculum vita; (2) a letter of application that explains the candidate’s educational philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) three letters of recommendation to be emailed by the recommender; and (5) graduate transcripts.  Please submit an electronic application containing only the materials requested, PDF format preferred, to ushistorysearch@lclark.edu and addressed to Elliott Young, Chair, U.S. History Search Committee, Department of History, Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR  97219-7899. Lewis & Clark College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to preparing students for leadership in an increasingly interdependent world, and affirms the educational benefits of diversity.  (See http://www.lclark.edu/dept/about/diversity.html)  We encourage applicants to explain how their teaching at Lewis & Clark might contribute to a learning community that values diversity.

All application materials sent via postal service will be discarded.