University of the Pacific, History
Assistant Professor Latin American History, tenure track
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
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The History Department at the University of the Pacific seeks applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of Latin America. The specific field of expertise is open. Candidates must be able to teach a two-semester Latin American History survey, the World History survey (before and after 1500), upper division courses on the History of Mexico, Latin American immigrants in the United States and other areas of interest to the candidate. Qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching general education students as well as history students and prepared to regularly teach one of Pacific’s award-winning General Education seminars required for freshmen (Pacific Seminar I or II). Candidates will be expected to contribute to Pacific’s Latin American Studies and Ethnic Studies programs, which engage faculty and students in the interdisciplinary study of Latin American and Latino(a) culture. Pacific is a private, comprehensive national university with a picturesque campus in Stockton, California about one hour drive from Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. It embraces the Teacher-Scholar model and attracts faculty who are actively engaged in advancing knowledge in their fields and are enthusiastic undergraduate teachers who engage students in active learning. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, and national perspectives to their scholarly work and teaching. Pacific is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in hand upon appointment preferred. Appointment begins in the fall of 2016. Teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates should submit a letter of application, C.V., evidence of teaching excellence and innovation, a writing sample, and at least three letters of reference by November 5, 2015. Applicants can apply at the following website: https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/5953. Skype interviews will be conducted December 7th or 8th. More information about the department can be found on our website at go.pacific.edu/history. Candidates can learn about Pacific at the university website: www.pacific.edu.
Contact: |
Edie Sparks, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History esparks@pacific.edu or (209) 946-2145
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Website: | https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/5953 |
Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/26/2015 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2015 |