Oakland University, Department of History

Assistant Professor, American Civil War History

Assistant Professor of History, American Civil War/Reconstruction Era

The Department of History at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Civil War/Reconstruction Era history to begin in August 2014.

The teaching load is 3/2, and teaching responsibilities include a two semester survey of U.S. history, upper-level and graduate courses in area of specialization, and a seminar in historical methods.

Although ABD's will be considered, the successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2014.  Some teaching experience and strong evidence of scholarly potential are required.

Application materials should be submitted online at
http://academicjobs.oakland.edu/postings/814 and should include the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A sample syllabus

Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until the position is filled.  Queries should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Karen Miller, at kjmiller@oakland.edu.

Oakland University is a public institution with an enrollment of over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  It is located 30 miles north of Detroit in the city of Rochester, Michigan. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.