Utah State University, History
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Utah, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Department of History at Utah State University invites applications for a one-year non-renewable postdoctoral teaching fellow in the history of the United States with an emphasis post-1945 U.S. history. Subfields of interest include the history of race, social and civil rights movements, and/or the 1960s. Fellows will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester in US History since 1877, and one upper division course for majors focusing on their specialization. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in history between August 2013 and March 2016. The successful fellow may expect an annual salary of $35,000 plus health benefits, office space, computer, $1000 in moving expenses, and library privileges. In addition, fellows may apply for departmental travel funds for presentations at conferences during the 2016-17 year. Review of applications begins April 15, 2016, and continues until position is filled. Along with on-line application, please attach:
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter
- The names and email addresses of two references (Your references will be automatically sent a system email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf.)
The History Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars in History, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in a global field of study. The faculty values high-quality research in keeping with its R-1 mission but it also places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. The department offers majors/minors in history, history teaching, and religious studies. It also offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and a small master's (MA/MA) program in history. Specialties of the department include U.S. West, comparative world history, environmental history, and religious history. For more information on the department, please check our website: history.usu.edu
The Department of History at Utah State University invites applications for a one-year non-renewable postdoctoral teaching fellow in the history of the United States with an emphasis post-1945 U.S. history. Subfields of interest include the history of race, social and civil rights movements, and/or the 1960s. Fellows will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester in US History since 1877, and one upper division course for majors focusing on their specialization. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in history between August 2013 and March 2016. The successful fellow may expect an annual salary of $35,000 plus health benefits, office space, computer, $1000 in moving expenses, and library privileges. In addition, fellows may apply for departmental travel funds for presentations at conferences during the 2016-17 year. Review of applications begins April 15, 2016, and continues until position is filled. Along with on-line application, please attach:
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter
- The names and email addresses of two references (Your references will be automatically sent a system email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf.)
The History Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars in History, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in a global field of study. The faculty values high-quality research in keeping with its R-1 mission but it also places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. The department offers majors/minors in history, history teaching, and religious studies. It also offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and a small master's (MA/MA) program in history. Specialties of the department include U.S. West, comparative world history, environmental history, and religious history. For more information on the department, please check our website: http://history.usu.edu/
Contact: |
Tammy Proctor tammy.proctor@usu.edu |
Website: | http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=1246 |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies Cultural History / Studies Social History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 03/21/2016 |
Closing Date | 06/14/2016 |