Centre College, African History

Assistant Professor of African History

Centre College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of African history, beginning fall 2014. The successful candidate will be able to teach upper division courses in the areas of his or her expertise as well as introductory world history surveys.

Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of 1,370 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and a faculty ranked #5 in the nation for “Best Undergraduate Teaching” at a liberal arts college by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high.  Centre recently received a $250 million gift to establish the Brockman Scholars Program.  Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study abroad, and rewarding jobs.  The College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life. It is within easy driving distance of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.  Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.  Please view the Statement of Community.  For information concerning the college, visit our web site at www.centre.edu.

To apply, please submit Cover letter explaining teaching ability and research agenda, C.V., unofficial transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation electronically through http://www.interfolio.com/apply/22150.  The review of applications will begin October 1, 2013.  Centre College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.