The College of William and Mary, Global Studies - LAS
Mellon Faculty Fellow
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Virginia, United States |
Position: | Fellow |
Mellon Faculty Fellow
The Latin American Studies Program (http://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/latinamerican/) of the College of William & Mary invites applications from recent Ph.Ds for the position of a Mellon Faculty Fellow in the humanities or social sciences. Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary major, and is supported by more than 20 faculty affiliates from 10 departments. The successful candidate will have a two-year appointment, a three-course load per year, and will also benefit from mentorship and research support. The qualifications are Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment (August 10, 2014), and a demonstrated interest in blending undergraduate teaching with research in Latin American Studies. Additional expertise in Afro-Latin America and the Caribbean is preferred.
For full consideration, application materials are due by November 11, 2013. Review of applications will begin at that time. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. Application materials, including a letter of application, CV, a syllabus for a proposed topics course in the candidate’s area of specialization, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability, should be submitted electronically to the online recruitment system https://jobs.wm.edu. Please note that the system will prompt applicants for the contact information for their references. After submission of the application, those individuals will be contacted by us via email to submit letters of recommendation.
The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The College of William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
Contact: |
mbvantassel@wm.edu |
Website: | https://jobs.wm.edu |
Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 10/16/2013 |
Closing Date | 01/14/2014 |