Claremont McKenna College, History Department
Brazil\Latin America History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
History Department
Brazil/Latin America History Search
2012-13
The History Department at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a position in the history of Brazil and Latin America. This is a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor. The department seeks an outstanding scholar and dedicated teacher. The candidate must be able to conduct research in Portuguese. We are open to all time periods and subfields, including social and cultural history, as well as transnational/comparative work. The candidate will be expected to teach broadly, with courses that include surveys on Latin America and upper division courses in Brazilian history. The successful candidate should have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief description of possible courses, and three letters of reference. Applicants are requested to apply on line; please visit https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/login.php Complete applications should be uploaded by November 30, 2012. Any questions should be directed to Professor Lisa Cody, Chair, Brazil/Latin America Search Committee, Department of History, Claremont McKenna College. Review of applicants will begin on November 1.
Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate residential liberal arts college. Claremont McKenna College is a member of The Claremont Colleges, which also include Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University and the Keck Graduate Institute for Applied Science. Collectively, The Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 6,000 students. The city of Claremont is located 35 miles east of Los Angeles.
Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant’s acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available.
Contact: |
Professor Lisa Cody, Chair, Brazil/Latin America Search Committee, Department of History, Claremont McKenna College. |
Website: | www.cmc.edu\hist |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 06/08/2012 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2012 |