Minnesota State University - Mankato, History

Assistant Professor, in Early Modern (Continental) European Cultural and/or Social history

Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a nine month fixed-term appointment, Assistant professor, in Early Modern (Continental) European Cultural and/or Social history beginning August 18, 2014.  This is a one-year position for an administrative reassignment.

Responsibilities:  Teach Early Modern (Continental) European history and General Education European history courses, teach writing-intensive survey courses, offer other European history courses as needed, advise undergraduate History and Social Studies majors, engage in relevant scholarly activities, including research and writing, provide service to the department, discipline, community, and the University.

Qualifications:  Required ABD or PhD with emphasis in Early Modern (Continental) European Cultural and/or Social history. Preferred qualifications include, demonstrated ability to teach university-level courses, demonstrated ability to teach courses in the Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment, potential to teach writing-intensive survey courses, ability to teach European history courses not currently offered by faculty, commitment to research, continuing professional development, student advising, and service, ability to use technology in support of teaching, excellent communication skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

To apply for this position, please continue the process at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. In addition, please submit three (3) letters of reference to search Chair Dr. Agnes Odinga,  Department of History, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 110 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001.  (507) 389-1618, http:///sbs.mnsu.edu/history/

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2014.  An official transcript must be received before a candidate can be invited for an interview.   Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.