University of Arkansas - Monticello, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Assistant Professor of History

University of Arkansas at Monticello

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Assistant Professor of History

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.  UAM, one of eleven campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock.  UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs. 

Responsibilities: Teaching load is twelve credit hours per fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications:  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in African, Middle Eastern, or Asian history. A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and professional activities are expected.  Preference will be given to applicants willing to participate in the University’s travel/study programs.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications including excellent fringe benefits.

Application Process:  Send a letter of application, vita, copy of unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (off-list references may be checked) to:  William Shea, Chair, History Search Committee, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, P.O. Box  3619, Monticello, AR  71656. Email shea@uamont.edu. 

Review of applicant data will begin November 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.  UAM is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to FOI requests.