Misericordia University

Assistant Professor of Modern World History

The Department of History and Government at Misericordia University invites applications for a non-tenure-track renewable position as an Assistant Professor in Modern World history, to start in the fall of 2015. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in the history of East Asia, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Applicants must be able to offer courses in the Core Curriculum, as well as upper-level courses in the candidate’s field of study. College teaching experience is preferred, as is the ability to offer writing-intensive courses. Ph.D. in history by August 2015 required.

Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will be conducting interviews at the American History Association conference in January.

For confidential consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation via email to hr@misericordia.edu or by mail to Misericordia University, Human Resources, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus.  Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

Misericordia University, a 90-year-old institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offering baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.  The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide regional acclaim.