St. Thomas University, Department of History
Limited Term Appointment in pre-Modern World History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Brunswick, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Temporary |
The History Department at St. Thomas University, invites applications for a ten-month limited term appointment in pre-Modern World History, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1, 2014, pending budgetary approval.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 2,300. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds four Canada Research Chairs.
The History Department at St. Thomas University combines a collegial working environment with a strong research mandate and is dedicated to providing a first-rate undergraduate learning experience. The Department seeks an historian of the pre-Modern era who can contribute meaningfully to its innovative World History curriculum. Candidates whose work is global or broadly comparative in scope are particularly encouraged to apply. All pre-modern time periods and geographic specialties are welcome, though we particularly encourage applications from specialists of the pre-Modern Islamic World. We anticipate that the successful candidate will teach introductory courses in World History as well as upper-year thematic courses of his or her own design with considerable geographic breadth.
A PhD or imminent completion is required. Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Luc Walhain, Acting-Chair, Department of History, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5G3. Electronic submissions may be sent to mreed@stu.ca.
Closing date: May 26th, 2014, or when the position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Contact: |
* Electronic submissions may be sent to mreed@stu.ca For inquiries and mail: Luc Walhain, PhD walhain@stu.ca
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Website: | http://w3.stu.ca/stu/default.aspx |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Islamic History / Studies Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/06/2014 |
Closing Date | 05/26/2014 |