Baylor University, History

Assistant Professor of History

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Pro Futuris. Baylor seeks to fill the following faculty position in the department of History. TRACKING ID#: F009331 POSITION: Assistant Professor of History QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of History seeks a specialist in French History to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this area. Applicants should be ABD or hold a Ph.D. in History of Early Modern France, Modern France, or Francophone World-French Colonies/Atlantic World and should be able to show evidence of outstanding teaching along with potential for scholarly publication. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to offer undergraduate survey courses in World History as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and pursue a rigorous program of research and publication in area of specialization. RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/01/2013 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 12/01/2013. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation.