University of North Carolina - Pembroke

Assistant Professor of African-American History

The University of North Carolina at pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track position in African-American History at the rank of Assistant Professor.  In addition to teaching specialized courses, the successful candidate will teach a two-course
advanced sequence in African-American history, contribute to the general education suvey load in the department by offering an introductory course on African-American history and possibly World or American civilizatons, and periodically teach an historical methods course.  Of particular interest to us are candidates who can also develop upper-division course in the history of the American South, the Atlantic World, or Sub-Saharan Africa.  The UNC Pembroke History Department expects faculty to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and actively engaged in professional scholarship and university service.

UNC Pembroke, part of the University of North Carolina system, is among the most diverse universities in the South and has a student population of 6500 in various graduate, undergraduate, and Professional programs.  Originally founded in 1887 to educate Native Americans, UNC Pembroke has grown rapidly in recent years and today is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse universities in the eastern United States.  Southeastern North Carolina offers close proximity to major cities and nearby beaches, and an affordable cost of living.  The History Department has a strong record of teaching, publication, and service.  Additional information about the university (uncp.edu) and department (uncp.edu/history) is available online.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in History by August 2017.

Management Preferences:  Experience teaching college-level history.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, c.v., and a list of references through the UNCP Online Employment System (https://jobs.uncp.edu).  Highlight relevant experience in these areas, as well as service learning and community service.  A 500-word teaching statement and a sample or proposed syllabus from a relevant upper-division course can be submitted online, by email to jaime.martinez@uncp.edu, or by mail to Dr. Jaime Martinez, Department of History, UNC Pembroke, One University Drive, Pembroke, NC  28372.  Applicants should submit their materials by November 15, 2016.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.  An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.  New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the fnancial institution of their choice.  Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

Per the requirements of the Clery Act of 1998, the Campus Security Report can be found at:  http://www.uncp.edu/police/report/

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilites, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.