Baylor University, History
Assistant Professor, sub-Saharan African history
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Texas, United States |
| Position: | Assistant Professor |
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Pro Futuris.
Baylor seeks to fill the following faculty position in the department of History.
TRACKING ID#:____BQ 15476__________ (If unknown, please provide BearQuest ID#)
POSITION: Assistant Professor of History
QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of History seeks a specialist in sub-Saharan African History to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this area. Applicants should be ABD or hold a Ph.D. in History, and should be able to show evidence of outstanding teaching along with potential for scholarly publication.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to offer survey courses in World History since 1500 as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a productive research program.
RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/01/2012and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 11/15/2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of the African Studies Association and the American Historical Association.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Jeffrey S. Hamilton, Chair Department of History Baylor University One Bear Place # 97306 Waco, Texas 76798-7306 254-710-2667
Materials may be submitted electronically to: Rene_Coker@baylor.edu |
| Website: | www.baylor.edu/history |
| Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
| Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
| Posting Date: | 08/14/2012 |
| Closing Date | 11/12/2012 |
