University of South Dakota, History

Lecturer: Latin American History

The Department of History at the University of South Dakota invites applications at the rank of Lecturer for a position in Latin American History. This is a renewable term position. The successful candidate will teach courses in Latin American history, the survey courses in World History, and advanced undergraduate/graduate courses in area(s) of specialty (open). There is the possibility of teaching in the University's Honors Program.

Ph.D. in Latin American History in hand is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates must provide evidence of teaching excellence. The Department offers the bachelor's and master's degrees in history. Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are asked to submit 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of research and teaching interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) evidence of teaching excellence through course syllabi or student evaluations, and 4) three confidential letters of recommendation. Applications must be submitted on-line at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.  Posting number: 0005007.

Review of applications will begin November 30, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 22, 2013. The chair of the Latin American History Search Committee is Prof. Clayton Lehmann, Department of History, East Hall, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069.

The University reserves the right to contact sources beyond references. The University of South Dakota, with a student enrollment of approximately 10,000 is a comprehensive doctorate granting institution with a liberal arts undergraduate emphasis. It is located in the town of Vermillion on the bluffs of the Missouri River, 60 miles south of Sioux Falls, SD (MSA 203,000) and 35 miles northwest of Sioux City, IA (MSA 124,000). The University of South Dakota is considered one of the nation's top institutions for academic excellence and affordability.

For more information about the University, visit http:///www.usd.edu/.

The University of South Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. 

Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.  

All offers of employment will be contingent on the favorable results of a background check.