Howard University, History
Chair, Department of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | District of Columbia, United States |
Position: | Department Chair, Full Professor |
Howard University
Department Chair
Department of History
The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations and applications for Department Chair. Howard University, classified as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is a comprehensive research university and a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). It is a residential campus of more than 10,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
The Department of History consists of 12 faculty members and 1 staff member. It offers the BA, MA, and PhD in history. It has field specializations at the PhD level in Africa, African Diaspora, Latin America and the Caribbean, and United States History. Faculty members are very active in the profession and conduct research primarily in the African Diaspora and United States History.
Position Description: The position is at the rank of full professor and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with responsibilities also to the Dean of the Graduate School. The Chair serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council with responsibility for the administration of the Department and support for the College. The position is a 12-month appointment beginning July 1, 2016, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Like other faculty members, the Chair is expected to be a teacher/scholar engaged in productive scholarship, committed to excellence in teaching and learning, committed to professional service, and to have experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities with a special emphasis on the African American community. The ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University is also expected as well as a strong orientation to recruiting, advising, retaining and mentoring qualified students.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in history from an accredited institution
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of professor
- Collaborative leadership style with an appreciation for the principles of shared governance
- Evidence of successful interaction with the community outside the University
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Collegiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of successful academic administrative abilities and effectiveness;
- Experience in the development and management of academic programs.
Screening of applications begins January 15, 2016, and continues until the position is filled.
The position starting date is July 1, 2016.
Howard University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses telephones numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered.
Applications and nominations should be sent to HISTCHAIRSEARCH@howard.edu.
Contact: |
Dr. Rubin Patterson Chair, History Chair Search Committee |
Website: | http://www.coas.howard.edu/history |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 12/15/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/14/2016 |