Washington University - St. Louis, Department of History

Latin America

The History Department at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a historian of Latin America, starting fall, 2014.  The search is at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor.  A PhD in hand by August 1, 2014 and evidence of scholarly potential are required.  Area and chronological expertise are open, but the successful candidate will teach the surveys in colonial and post-independence Latin America, prepare classes in her/his area of specialization, assist in the advising of our majors, be creative in research and publication, and contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of our Latin American Studies Program.  Please send a letter of application, c.v., and three letters of reference (under separate cover) to the Chair, Latin American History Search Committee, Department of History, Washington University, 1 Brookings Dr., Campus Box 1062, St. Louis, MO 63130.  Screening of applictions will begin on October 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.  Washington University is an AA/EOE and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty.