Loyola University - Maryland

Doehler Chair in Modern Spanish American History

Loyola University Maryland
Department of History

Doehler Chair in History (Modern Spanish American)

The History department at Loyola University Maryland invites applications and nominations for The Doehler Chair in History (Modern Spanish American). Applicants should be senior scholars at the associate or full professor rank. A distinguished record of undergraduate teaching and scholarly publication, a commitment to departmental and university service, and an ability to contribute to the mission of Loyola University Maryland and the goals of Jesuit education are required. Administrative experience is desired.

The successful applicant will teach two Spanish American history courses per semester, maintain an active agenda of research and publication, and give occasional lectures on campus.  The applicant will be associated with the interdisciplinary Latin American and Latino Studies program. The appointment will begin in July 2014. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.

Applicants must submit online a cover letter and curriculum vita (https://careers.loyola.edu).  Paper applications will not be accepted.  In addition, please send three letters of recommendation and official transcripts to Professor Elizabeth Schmidt, Chair, Doehler Chair Search Committee, History Department, Loyola University Maryland, 4501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210. All materials must be received by December 1, 2013.

Loyola University Maryland is a dynamic, highly selective, Jesuit Catholic institution in the liberal arts tradition and is recognized as a leading independent, comprehensive university in the northeastern United States.  Located in a beautiful residential section of Baltimore with Graduate Centers in Timonium and Columbia, Maryland, Loyola enrolls 3,900 students in its undergraduate programs and 2,000 students in its graduate programs. Conveniently located on the Washington-New York corridor, Loyola offers easy access to a number of university research libraries as well as the Library of Congress.

In recent years, Loyola has undergone dramatic growth and development, adding numerous academic programs and positions.  Global Studies has been among the largest growth areas, and Latin American and Latino Studies promises to be an area of expansion in the future.  Loyola currently offers study abroad opportunities in Argentina, Chile, and El Salvador and immersion and service programs in El Salvador and Mexico.

The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to its educational mission.  Loyola is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, seeking applications from underrepresented groups.  Additional information is available at www.loyola.edu.  All applications are confidential.