University of Mississippi, Department of History

Assistant Professor, 20th Century African-American History and Studies

20th Century African-American History and Studies. The History Department (http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/history) and the African-American Studies Program (http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/afro_am/)of the University of Mississippi seek a tenure-track assistant professor in African-American History to begin in August 2013. Applicants will be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of the African-American Studies Program, which offers a BA in African-American Studies. The teaching load will be two courses per semester. In addition to a Ph.D., the department and program require evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Candidates must complete an online application at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. Supplementary materials, including a letter of interest, vita, three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and writing sample, should be attached to the online application or mailed to Chair, African-American History Search Committee, Department of History, 310 Bishop Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848. Open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Preliminary interviews will be held at the 2013 American Historical Association meeting in New Orleans. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX /Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer, and has been rated a “great college to work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.